Nico Collins
American football wide receiver
Played college football at the University of Michigan. Selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Contributed as a wide receiver for the Texans, participating in various games of the NFL season. Amassed significant receiving yards and touchdowns during his tenure.
Played for the Houston Texans in NFL
Drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft
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Hedo Türkoğlu
Turkish basketball player, NBA Champion
Born
March 19th, 1979 46 years ago
A professional basketball player who played primarily as a small forward. Career included significant tenures with the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic. Achieved an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. Represented Turkey in international competitions, most notably leading the national team to a silver medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup. Played a pivotal role in the evolution of the stretch forward position in the NBA, showcasing versatility and skill.
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Basketball player and sports commentator
Born
March 19th, 1975 50 years ago
Born in 1975, a basketball player played college basketball at Bowling Green State University. Selected as the fourth overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. Played for several teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, where contributed to winning the 1999 NBA Championship. Following retirement, transitioned into a successful career as a sports commentator and analyst.
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Actress and producer, 'The Nanny'
Born
March 19th, 1933 92 years ago
An American actress and producer, significant contributions include roles in television and film. Notably portrayed Sylvia Fine on the television series 'The Nanny', which gained a cult following. Additionally, co-created and starred in the play 'Lovers and Other Strangers', which received critical acclaim and was adapted into a film. Taylor's career in entertainment spans several decades, showcasing versatility in both acting and production roles.
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein
Film producer, co-founder of Miramax
Born
March 19th, 1952 73 years ago
Co-founded Miramax Films in 1979, producing films that garnered critical and commercial success. Key titles include 'Pulp Fiction', 'Shakespeare in Love', and 'The English Patient', all of which received Academy Awards. In 2017, allegations of sexual harassment and assault emerged, leading to legal battles and a high-profile conviction in 2020 for rape and sexual assault. This resulted in a significant reevaluation of issues surrounding power dynamics in Hollywood.
Continue ReadingMartin Ravallion
Economist specializing in poverty analysis
Born
March 19th, 1952 73 years ago
Died
2022 4 years ago — 70 years old
An Australian economist and academic focused on development economics, with significant contributions to understanding global poverty. Served as the Director of the World Bank's Research Department and specialized in poverty measurement, targeting, and analysis. Contributed extensively to methodological approaches for measuring poverty in many countries, focusing on how to effectively assess the impact of policy interventions. Authored numerous influential papers and books on poverty and development.
Continue ReadingEduardo Saverin
Businessman & Facebook co-founder
Born
March 19th, 1982 43 years ago
Co-founded Facebook in 2004 alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes while studying at Harvard University. Saverin served as the company's first CFO and business manager during its early days. Following a legal dispute with Zuckerberg, Saverin left Facebook in 2005 and later settled with the company. After relocating to Singapore, Saverin became involved in various investment ventures, focusing on technology startups and venture capital. He has invested in numerous companies across different sectors and developed a reputation as a significant figure in the tech investment landscape.
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