Roy Aitken
Scottish football manager and defender
Played as a central defender for clubs including Aberdeen and Celtic, winning numerous league titles and cups. Served as captain for Aberdeen, leading the team to victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. Transitioned into management, holding various positions including manager of the Scottish national under-21 team and assisting at clubs like Birmingham City and Celtic.
Captained Aberdeen to the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup
Won multiple Scottish league titles with Celtic
Managed Scottish national under-21 team
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German SS officer and concentration camp leader
Born
November 24th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
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American publisher and author, founded National Review
Born
November 24th, 1925 100 years ago
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Born
November 24th, 1962 63 years ago
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Born
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