Owen Hargreaves
Footballer and UEFA Champions League winner
This English footballer played as a midfielder. He began his career at Bayern Munich, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League. After moving to England, he played for Manchester United and contributed to the team's victory in the Premier League and the Champions League. A notable aspect of his career was his representation of the English national team in international competitions.
Won UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich
Won Premier League with Manchester United
Represented England at FIFA World Cup
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English footballer at Arsenal FC
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January 20th, 1995 31 years ago
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Pianist and composer of avant-garde works
Born
January 20th, 1926 100 years ago
Died
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Tanzanian Minister of Finance
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January 20th, 1950 76 years ago
Died
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Scottish-English actor in film and theater
Born
January 20th, 1878 148 years ago
Died
May 9th, 1968 58 years ago — 90 years old
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American actor and cabaret singer
Born
January 20th, 1954 72 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2024 1 years ago — 70 years old
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Martial artist and karate master
Born
January 20th, 1909 117 years ago
Died
1989 37 years ago — 80 years old
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