Rudi Völler
Football manager and player, World Cup winner
A prominent figure in football, contributed as both a player and manager. Played for clubs such as Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich, and AS Roma. Achieved success as a player, winning the FIFA World Cup in 1990 with the West German national team. Transitioned to management and led the German national team as head coach to the 2002 FIFA World Cup final. Also served as a sporting director at Bayer Leverkusen, overseeing various team strategies and developments.
Winning the FIFA World Cup in 1990
Coaching Germany to the 2002 World Cup final
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Game designer, inventor of Scrabble
Born
April 13th, 1899 127 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1993 33 years ago — 93 years old
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French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst
Born
April 13th, 1901 125 years ago
Died
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German pilot and World War I ace
Born
April 13th, 1897 129 years ago
Died
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Australian sergeant in World War I
Born
April 13th, 1891 135 years ago
Died
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Born
April 13th, 1940 86 years ago
Died
2021 5 years ago — 81 years old
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Irish politician, 6th Taoiseach of Ireland
Born
April 13th, 1920 106 years ago
Died
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