Paolo Guerrero

Peruvian footballer and Copa America top scorer

Paolo Guerrero - Peruvian footballer and Copa America top scorer
Born

January 1st, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Peru

Links & References

A professional footballer, played primarily as a striker. Competed for clubs such as Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Flamengo. Represented the Peru national team, achieving significant milestones including participating in multiple Copa América tournaments. Scored over 30 goals for the national team, becoming the all-time top scorer for Peru. In 2019, contributed to Peru's journey to the Copa América final, earning recognition for performances throughout the tournament.

Scored over 30 goals for Peru national team

Top scorer in Copa América 2019

Played for Flamengo and won Brasileirão

Other People Born on January 1st

Lionel Kieseritzky

Chess player and theoretician
Born
January 1st, 1806 219 years ago
Died
May 18th, 1853 171 years ago — 47 years old

A chess player and theoretician contributed to the development of opening theory, particularly known for the Kieseritzky Gambit. Played in several international tournaments during the 19th century and was an influential figure in the chess community. Competed against many leading players of the time, helping to elevate the standard of play. In addition to competitive play, authored significant writings on chess strategies and opened the door for future generations of players.

Continue Reading

Agner Krarup Erlang

Danish mathematician and engineer
Born
January 1st, 1878 147 years ago
Died
February 3rd, 1929 96 years ago — 51 years old

Contributed to the field of probability theory and queuing theory, establishing foundations for telecommunications and traffic engineering. Developed mathematical tools to analyze traffic flow and system congestion. Formulated Erlang's formula, which became a crucial element in telecommunications for determining the number of lines needed for a given number of calls. Worked at the Telephone Company in Copenhagen, providing insights that greatly improved telephone service efficiency.

Continue Reading

Alfred Stieglitz

American photographer and curator
Born
January 1st, 1864 161 years ago
Died
July 13th, 1946 78 years ago — 82 years old

Pioneered modern photography and photo exhibitions. Founded gallery 291 in New York City, which showcased contemporary art, including works by artists like Georgia O'Keeffe. Stieglitz contributed significantly to the movement for photography to be recognized as a fine art form. Developed and promoted the style known as pictorialism, emphasizing artistic expression throughout photographic imagery. His work has been influential in shaping photography as a respected medium in the art world.

Continue Reading

Xavier Su'a-Filo

American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born
January 1st, 1991 34 years ago

Played as an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). Su'a-Filo was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Contributed to the Texans' offensive line over several seasons. Later signed with the Dallas Cowboys, furthering his professional career. Achieved the title of Super Bowl champion while playing with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Continue Reading

Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

Politician and 5th President of Pakistan
Born
January 1st, 1904 121 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 1982 42 years ago — 78 years old

Chaudhry served as a prominent lawyer and politician in Pakistan. Held the office of President from 1973 to 1978. Took part in the establishment of the constitution of 1973, which defined the framework of governance in Pakistan. His career included significant contributions to law and political structure in the country, particularly within the context of the Islamic framework presented in legislative processes.

Continue Reading

Achille Guenée

French lawyer and entomologist
Born
January 1st, 1809 216 years ago
Died
1880 145 years ago — 71 years old

Contributions to entomology included significant classifications and descriptions of various insect species. Focused primarily on Lepidoptera, especially moths and butterflies. Authored multiple volumes detailing the morphology and taxonomy of insects, including 'Histoire Naturelle des Insectes.' Held a law degree and practiced law alongside scientific pursuits.

Continue Reading