Rick Barry
Basketball player, NBA champion, Hall of Famer
A professional basketball player, made significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s and 1970s. Played primarily as a forward and was known for a unique underhand free throw shooting style. Played for the Golden State Warriors, helping the team secure an NBA Championship in 1975. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 for individual achievements and contributions to the game. Also represented the United States in the Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1964.
Won NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors in 1975
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987
Gold medalist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
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Wade Hampton III
Civil War general and South Carolina Governor
Born
March 28th, 1818 207 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1902 123 years ago — 84 years old
Born in South Carolina, a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, played a pivotal role in several key battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war, served as the 77th Governor of South Carolina from 1876 to 1879. Focused on reconciling the divided state and addressing economic recovery in the post-war period. His political career included a term in the U.S. Senate, appointed as U.S. Senator in 1879 and serving until 1891. Lived through significant changes in Southern society during Reconstruction.
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Greek poet and playwright of lyrical works
Born
March 28th, 1884 141 years ago
Died
June 19th, 1951 74 years ago — 67 years old
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Continue ReadingThomas Clarkson
English abolitionist and activist
Born
March 28th, 1760 265 years ago
Died
September 26th, 1846 179 years ago — 86 years old
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Philosopher and academic with consciousness theories
Born
March 28th, 1942 83 years ago
Died
April 19th, 2024 1 years ago — 82 years old
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Religious leader, President of LDS Church
Born
March 28th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1985 40 years ago — 90 years old
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Continue ReadingJoey Maxim
Boxer and actor, won light heavyweight title
Born
March 28th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 2001 24 years ago — 79 years old
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