Rob Blake
Ice hockey player and executive
Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and the San Jose Sharks. Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001. Represented Canada internationally, earning a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships. Later took on a leadership role in hockey operations with the Kings.
Won the Stanley Cup with Colorado Avalanche in 2001
Represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics
Served as general manager for the Los Angeles Kings
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Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este
Austrian archduchess and botanist
Born
December 10th, 1776 249 years ago
Died
1848 177 years ago — 72 years old
Born in 1776, this archduchess was a notable botanist and a member of the Austrian imperial family. Maria Leopoldine married the future Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro I, and played a crucial role in the early years of the Brazilian empire. Her passion for botany led to significant contributions towards the study and classification of plants in Brazil. She supported the establishment of various botanical expeditions and was instrumental in promoting scientific research in the New World.
Continue ReadingHarold Alexander
Field Marshal and Governor General of Canada
Born
December 10th, 1891 134 years ago
Died
June 16th, 1969 56 years ago — 77 years old
Born on December 10, 1891, a significant military leader who served in both World Wars. Achieved the rank of field marshal in the British Army and notably commanded the 18th Army Group during the Italian Campaign in World War II. Following military service, took on the role of the 17th Governor General of Canada from 1946 to 1952, representing the monarch and carrying out ceremonial duties. Contributions to military strategy and governance marked a notable military and political career.
Continue ReadingEmily Dickinson
American poet with unique style
Born
December 10th, 1830 195 years ago
Died
May 15th, 1886 139 years ago — 55 years old
A prominent American poet, recognized for a distinctive style characterized by short lines, unconventional punctuation, and slant rhyme. Most of the work was published posthumously, with poems reflecting themes of nature, love, death, and immortality. The reclusive lifestyle spent in Amherst, Massachusetts led to a body of work that garnered critical attention long after passing. Major collections include 'The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson', which showcases the depth and complexity of the poetry crafted during a period of great literary development in America.
Continue ReadingAnatoli Tarasov
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
December 10th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 1995 30 years ago — 76 years old
An influential figure in ice hockey, contributions spanned playing and coaching. Played for the Soviet Union and was pivotal in developing the sport in the country. Established coaching techniques that emphasized team play and skill development. Led coaching duties for the Soviet national team, achieving significant success during the 1960s and 1970s, including multiple World Championships and Olympic gold medals.
Continue ReadingClorindo Testa
Architect known for modernist designs
Born
December 10th, 1923 102 years ago
Died
April 11th, 2013 12 years ago — 89 years old
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Continue ReadingThomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Educator and founder of school for deaf
Born
December 10th, 1787 238 years ago
Died
September 10th, 1851 174 years ago — 63 years old
An American educator dedicated to the education of the deaf. Founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817, which was the first permanent school for deaf children in the United States. Pioneered methods of instruction for the deaf, utilizing sign language as an essential tool for communication and learning. Collaborated with Laurent Clerc, a deaf educator from France, to establish a curriculum that would influence deaf education significantly.
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