Roger Mason Jr.
Basketball player; NBA team member
Played college basketball at the University of Virginia. Entered the NBA in 2002 after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls. Played for several teams including the Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Hornets. Played a key role in the Spurs winning the NBA Championship in 2007. Transitioned to a front office role and contributed to player development and team operations after retiring from professional basketball.
Winning the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2007
Playing for multiple NBA teams including the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Hornets
Other People Born on September 10th
Eutychius
Patriarch of Alexandria (d. 940)
Born
September 10th, 877 1148 years ago
Served as the Patriarch of Alexandria during the early 10th century. Eutychius was instrumental in the theological debates of his time, particularly in relation to Christology. Contributed to the promotion of the Orthodox Christian faith and engaged with the Islamic philosophical discourse. Compiled teachings and historical accounts that provided insights into the religious context of the era and shaped Orthodox thought.
Continue ReadingBrooke Henderson
Professional golfer, major championship winner
Born
September 10th, 1997 28 years ago
Born in Canada in 1997, a professional golfer who quickly rose to prominence on the LPGA Tour. Achieved significant success with a major championship victory at the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Competed in multiple international tournaments, consistently ranking among the top players in women's golf. Known for a powerful driving style and exceptional putting skills, contributed to the growth of women's golf on a global scale.
Continue ReadingCaspar Bartholin the Younger
Danish anatomist and medical educator
Born
September 10th, 1655 370 years ago
Died
1738 288 years ago — 83 years old
Anatomical studies were conducted, leading to significant contributions in the field of human anatomy. Published 'Anatomicae Institutiones', which became a major text in anatomy education. Served as a professor at the University of Copenhagen, influencing future generations of medical students. Collaborated with notable contemporaries in advancing anatomical knowledge during the 17th century.
Continue ReadingRobert Wise
Film director and producer of classics
Born
September 10th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
September 14th, 2005 20 years ago — 91 years old
Directed and produced acclaimed films across various genres. Gained recognition for work in the science fiction and musical genres. Won Academy Awards for directing 'West Side Story' and 'The Sound of Music'. Contributed significantly to the editing of 'Citizen Kane', one of the most influential films in cinema history.
Continue ReadingMatt Ritchie
English footballer and winger
Born
September 10th, 1989 36 years ago
Born in 1989, a professional footballer began a career in the sport playing as a winger. Started at the youth level with the team in Portsmouth and made senior appearances with the same club. Moved to clubs including Bournemouth, where promotion to the Premier League occurred in 2015. Played a crucial role in helping Bournemouth establish their place in the league. Later transferred to Newcastle United, contributing to their Championship victory in 2017. Has represented England at under-21 level.
Continue ReadingJared Lee Loughner
Mass murderer involved in a shooting
Born
September 10th, 1988 37 years ago
Loughner carried out a mass shooting on January 8, 2011, at a public event in Tucson, Arizona, targeting U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. The attack resulted in six deaths and thirteen injuries. Loughner was arrested shortly after the shooting and subsequently found guilty of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. In 2012, he received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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