Randy Wittman
Basketball coach and former player
Played college basketball at the University of Minnesota and was selected 22nd overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Played for the Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic during an NBA career spanning from 1983 to 1991. Transitioned to coaching, leading the Washington Wizards from 2012 to 2016. Achieved coaching milestones including playoff appearances and winning the Central Division title in 2014.
Played for the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic
Coached the Washington Wizards from 2012 to 2016
Led the Wizards to the Central Division title in 2014
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Evelyn Waugh
Novelist and journalist; wrote 'Brideshead Revisited'
Born
October 28th, 1903 122 years ago
Died
April 10th, 1966 60 years ago — 62 years old
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Singer and actress from 'A Different World'
Born
October 28th, 1948 77 years ago
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Screenwriter & producer of 'Soap'
Born
October 28th, 1940 85 years ago
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Dutch footballer and manager
Born
October 28th, 1946 79 years ago
Died
2022 4 years ago — 76 years old
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American costume designer for films
Born
October 28th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1981 45 years ago — 84 years old
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Continue ReadingChanning H. Cox
American lawyer and Massachusetts governor
Born
October 28th, 1879 146 years ago
Died
1968 58 years ago — 89 years old
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