Raphael Warnock
U.S. Senator and Baptist minister
Elected to the United States Senate in 2020, served as the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Focused on social justice, healthcare, and economic issues. Graduated from Morehouse College and earned a divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary. Before Senate, served in various leadership roles within church and community organizations.
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020
Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church
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Mexican footballer with prominent career
Born
July 23rd, 1985 40 years ago
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French conductor and violinist
Born
July 23rd, 1838 187 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1910 116 years ago — 71 years old
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Badminton player, Olympic medalist
Born
July 23rd, 1977 48 years ago
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Turkish footballer and strikers
Born
July 23rd, 1982 43 years ago
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Drummer for Rush and debut album creator
Born
July 23rd, 1952 73 years ago
Died
May 11th, 2008 17 years ago — 55 years old
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Ecuadorian footballer with notable career
Born
July 23rd, 1977 48 years ago
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