Peter Schmeichel
Football goalkeeper and sportscaster
A celebrated football goalkeeper, contributions spanned club and international football. Played primarily for Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. Represented the Danish national team, achieving notable success during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 1996. Post-retirement, transitioned to sportscasting, providing insights and commentary on football events and matches.
Won the UEFA Champions League in 1999 with Manchester United
Secured five Premier League titles with Manchester United
Played for Denmark in the 1998 FIFA World Cup
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Baseball player, former MLB outfielder
Born
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American neurologist, Nobel laureate
Born
November 18th, 1906 119 years ago
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April 12th, 1997 29 years ago — 90 years old
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Photographer and inventor of daguerreotype
Born
November 18th, 1787 238 years ago
Died
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Japanese composer and guitarist of the 20th century
Born
November 18th, 1904 121 years ago
Died
1978 48 years ago — 74 years old
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French physician and explorer of the seas
Born
November 18th, 1727 298 years ago
Died
1773 253 years ago — 46 years old
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Bishop and philosopher in England
Born
November 18th, 1756 269 years ago
Died
February 19th, 1837 189 years ago — 80 years old
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