Patrik Berger
Czech footballer, UEFA Euro 2004 participant
This individual played as a midfielder and had a significant club career primarily with clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. Achievements include winning the UEFA Cup with Liverpool in 2001 and participating in UEFA Euro 2004 as part of the Czech national team, contributing to the team's journey to the semifinals in that tournament.
Played for Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund
Won the UEFA Cup with Liverpool in 2001
Participated in UEFA Euro 2004
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Terence Davies
Filmmaker and screenwriter for 'Distant Voices'
Born
November 10th, 1945 80 years ago
Died
2023 3 years ago — 78 years old
A prominent English filmmaker and screenwriter, primarily recognized for a distinctive style that blends autobiographical elements and lyrical storytelling. Early works include 'Distant Voices, Still Lives', which received critical acclaim and established a significant presence in the British film industry. The film was awarded the Best Director at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Other notable works include 'The Long Day Closes' and 'The House of Mirth'. Davies also ventured into more recent projects such as 'A Quiet Passion', a biographical film about poet Emily Dickinson. His films frequently explore themes of memory, loss, and identity through a unique visual aesthetic and rich character development.
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American historian and author
Born
November 10th, 1944 81 years ago
An American historian and author focused on the Civil War era and American history. Served as a professor and directed the Lincoln Prize at Gettysburg College. Authored several eminent works including 'The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties'. Contributed extensively to academic scholarship concerning the implications of wartime policies on civil rights.
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Australian geneticist and academic
Born
November 10th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
June 14th, 2015 10 years ago — 74 years old
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Native American activist and actor
Born
November 10th, 1939 86 years ago
Died
2012 14 years ago — 73 years old
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American author and poet with notable works
Born
November 10th, 1948 77 years ago
Died
2013 13 years ago — 65 years old
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American politician and military sergeant
Born
November 10th, 1944 81 years ago
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