Nick Carter
American singer-songwriter and actor
Born in 1980, this artist gained prominence as a member of the pop group Backstreet Boys. The group achieved significant commercial success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing a series of chart-topping albums and singles. Apart from music, ventured into acting, appearing in television shows such as '8 Simple Rules' and 'Vacation'. The artist has pursued a solo career, releasing solo albums and singles that showcased a different musical style compared to the group. Contributions to the pop music scene during the boy band era remain notable.
Achieved multi-platinum success with Backstreet Boys
Released solo albums including 'Now or Never'
Appeared in '8 Simple Rules' and 'Vacation'
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Latvian ice hockey player and Olympian
Born
January 28th, 1985 41 years ago
Born in Latvia, a professional ice hockey player specialized in the forward position. Played in various leagues, including the KHL and the Latvian league. Competed in international competitions, representing Latvia in multiple IIHF World Championships and at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Started his career in the Latvian hockey system before moving to play professionally abroad.
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Musician and songwriter for Anthrax
Born
January 28th, 1963 63 years ago
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Basketball player, NBA G League standout
Born
January 28th, 1994 32 years ago
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Born
January 28th, 1978 48 years ago
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American football kicker, Super Bowl champion
Born
January 28th, 1984 42 years ago
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Born
January 28th, 1979 47 years ago
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