Pierre Gasly
Formula 1 driver and Grand Prix winner
Career commenced in karting before advancing through various formula series. Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, securing the runner-up position in 2016. Made Formula 1 debut in 2017 with Scuderia Toro Rosso. Achieved first career victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix while driving for AlphaTauri, marking the team's first win since its rebranding. Continued to drive for AlphaTauri and returned to Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2021 season.
Winning the 2020 Italian Grand Prix
Finishing second in the 2016 FIA Formula 2 Championship
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Belgian footballer and World Cup participant
Born
February 7th, 1978 48 years ago
A professional footballer played as a central defender. Made significant contributions to various clubs throughout a career in European football. Most notable tenure was at Bayern Munich, where won multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League. Represented the Belgian national team and participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Spanish footballer and FC Barcelona player
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February 7th, 1992 34 years ago
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American actor and stuntman in films
Born
February 7th, 1919 107 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1989 36 years ago — 70 years old
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Mathematician, known for number theory
Born
February 7th, 1877 149 years ago
Died
December 1st, 1947 78 years ago — 70 years old
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Born
February 7th, 1870 156 years ago
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February 7th, 1990 36 years ago
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