Quincy Miller
Professional basketball player
A basketball player played college basketball for Baylor University before declaring for the NBA Draft. Selected in the second round of the 2012 draft, played for the Denver Nuggets. Also played overseas in various leagues including stints in China and Puerto Rico. Transitioned briefly to coaching after a playing career.
Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2012
Played for Baylor University
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Jan Kuehnemund
Rock guitarist, founder of Vixen
Born
November 18th, 1953 72 years ago
Died
2013 13 years ago — 60 years old
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Singer-songwriter with acclaimed albums
Born
November 18th, 1950 75 years ago
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Cuban-American sculptor and performance artist
Born
November 18th, 1948 77 years ago
Died
1985 41 years ago — 37 years old
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Sri Lankan politician, 6th President
Born
November 18th, 1945 80 years ago
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American actor known for Simon & Simon
Born
November 18th, 1947 78 years ago
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Estonian singer-songwriter and actor
Born
November 18th, 1948 77 years ago
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