Preston Smith
Governor of Texas
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Died
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 38th Governor of Texas from 1969 to 1973. Oversaw significant educational reforms, including the establishment of programs aimed at improving higher education access. Previously held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Texas from 1963 to 1969. His administration focused on infrastructure development and public service improvements.
Served as Governor of Texas from 1969 to 1973
Served as Lieutenant Governor from 1963 to 1969
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Professional basketball player - Japan
Born
March 8th, 1993 32 years ago
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YouTuber and creator of DramaAlert
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March 8th, 1982 43 years ago
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Born
March 8th, 1959 66 years ago
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Rugby league player and actor
Born
March 8th, 1972 53 years ago
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Finnish politician and researcher
Born
March 8th, 1985 40 years ago
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English footballer and pioneer
Born
March 8th, 1956 69 years ago
Died
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Argentine politician and physician
Born
1945 81 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2024 1 years ago — 79 years old
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Historian specializing in the Holocaust
Born
1926 100 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2024 1 years ago — 98 years old
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Italian cardinal and church leader
Born
1929 97 years ago
Died
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Born
1939 87 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2017 8 years ago — 78 years old
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Born
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1977 49 years ago
Died
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