Rūdolfs Jurciņš
Latvian basketball player
A basketball player represented Latvia in international competitions. Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, becoming one of the earliest representatives of Latvian basketball on a global stage. Played for various clubs in Latvia and contributed to the development of the sport during the early 20th century.
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Contributed to Latvian basketball history
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Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
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June 19th, 1910 116 years ago
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September 9th, 1985 40 years ago — 75 years old
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June 19th, 1905 121 years ago
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June 19th, 1845 181 years ago
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June 19th, 1910 116 years ago
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Singer-songwriter and musician, Heart
Born
June 19th, 1950 76 years ago
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Italian journalist and author of 'Don Camillo'
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May 1st, 1908 118 years ago
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February 29th, 1944 82 years ago
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