Roberto Moreno
Brazilian race car driver with notable wins
A Brazilian race car driver began a professional racing career in the 1980s. Competed in Formula One, participating in 41 Grand Prix races and earning points with the AGS, Minardi, and Forti teams. Achieved significant success in other racing series, including winning the 1990 and 1992 editions of the Formula 3000 Championship. Also competed in CART, eventually transitioning to a successful career in sportscars and endurance racing, featuring participation in notable events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The career spanned several decades with various accolades in multiple racing disciplines.
Competed in 41 Formula One Grand Prix races
Won the Formula 3000 Championship in 1990 and 1992
Participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Physicist and Nuclear Chain Reaction Pioneer
Born
February 11th, 1898 127 years ago
Died
1964 61 years ago — 66 years old
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Rock and roll singer and guitarist
Born
February 11th, 1935 90 years ago
Died
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German footballer, Bayer Leverkusen defender
Born
February 11th, 1996 29 years ago
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Prussian pianist and composer
Born
February 11th, 1830 195 years ago
Died
1913 112 years ago — 83 years old
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Martial artist and professional wrestler
Born
February 11th, 1964 61 years ago
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Continue ReadingPaul Bocuse
French chef with culinary contributions
Born
February 11th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
January 20th, 2018 7 years ago — 91 years old
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