Paolo Banchero
Basketball player and NBA Rookie of the Year
Born in 2002, a basketball player emerged as a prominent talent in the NBA. A standout during college basketball at Duke University, where averaged 17.2 points per game, earned numerous accolades including the ACC Rookie of the Year. In the 2022 NBA Draft, selected as the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic, marking a significant milestone in basketball history. Had an impactful rookie season, showcasing skill and potential on a national stage.
Selected first overall by Orlando Magic in 2022 NBA Draft
Named 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year
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Tonya Harding
Figure skater and Olympic athlete
Born
November 12th, 1970 55 years ago
Competitive figure skater participated in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. Achieved significant success in the sport during the early 1990s. Gained notoriety following a scandal surrounding the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan prior to the 1994 Olympics, which overshadowed achievements in figure skating.
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Ice hockey player with New Jersey Devils
Born
November 12th, 1992 33 years ago
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English actress known for 'Vox Lux'
Born
November 12th, 2001 24 years ago
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Political scientist and author
Born
November 12th, 1969 56 years ago
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Basketball player and college star
Born
November 12th, 1992 33 years ago
Played college basketball for the University of Michigan, leading the team to the NCAA Championship game in 2013. Awarded the Naismith College Player of the Year and the Wooden Award in 2013. Entered the NBA Draft in 2013 and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to the Utah Jazz. Contributed significantly as a point guard for the Jazz and had tenures with other teams in the NBA.
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Czech Ice Hockey Player, NHL All-Star
Born
November 12th, 1993 32 years ago
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