Ray Robson
American chess Grandmaster
Achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 14. Competed in multiple national and international chess tournaments. Participated in the US Chess Championships. Earned a gold medal at the 2012 World Youth Chess Championship.
Became a Grandmaster at age 14
Competed in US Chess Championships
Won gold at the 2012 World Youth Chess Championship
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October 25th, 1979 46 years ago
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Actor and director of 'Fargo'
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October 25th, 1970 55 years ago
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Born
October 25th, 1852 173 years ago
Died
1912 114 years ago — 60 years old
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Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Born
October 25th, 1868 157 years ago
Died
1933 93 years ago — 65 years old
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Born
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Chinese revolutionary leader and statesman
Born
October 25th, 1874 151 years ago
Died
October 31st, 1916 109 years ago — 42 years old
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