Phil Neville
Football Manager and Former Player
A professional footballer and manager, established a career primarily as a defender. Played for Manchester United, earning six Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title. Transitioned to Everton, contributing significantly to the team's defense. After retiring, entered management, coaching in women's football and taking charge of the England women's national team.
Played for Manchester United from 1995 to 2005
Won UEFA Champions League in 1999
Managed England women's national team
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Italian engineer and Arctic explorer
Born
January 21st, 1885 141 years ago
Died
1978 48 years ago — 93 years old
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Television actor in various series
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January 21st, 1925 101 years ago
Died
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Australian politician; 10th Premier of Victoria
Born
January 21st, 1831 195 years ago
Died
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Canadian politician, Labour Minister
Born
January 21st, 1922 104 years ago
Died
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Italian director and screenwriter of films
Born
January 21st, 1877 149 years ago
Died
1948 78 years ago — 71 years old
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Film director and producer of melodramas
Born
January 21st, 1886 140 years ago
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1950 76 years ago — 64 years old
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