Ravi Bopara
Cricketer with England National Team
Primarily a right-arm medium-fast bowler and middle-order batsman, one major contribution occurred during the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, where a crucial role was played in England's victory. Initially debuting in international cricket in 2007, significant performances were noted in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 matches. Besides representing England, domestic success was achieved with Essex County Cricket Club, contributing to multiple championships.
Part of the England team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20
Represented Essex in domestic cricket
Achieved over 1,000 runs in ODIs
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Victor Oladipo
Basketball player, NBA All-Star
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May 4th, 1992 34 years ago
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Continue ReadingKeith Haring
American Painter and Activist
Born
May 4th, 1958 68 years ago
Died
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Rugby league player for New Zealand
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May 4th, 1994 32 years ago
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Sumo wrestler and championship contender
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May 4th, 1994 32 years ago
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Continue ReadingFrederic Edwin Church
American painter famous for landscape art
Born
May 4th, 1826 200 years ago
Died
1900 126 years ago — 74 years old
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Filipino writer and journalist
Born
May 4th, 1917 109 years ago
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2004 22 years ago — 87 years old
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