Ryan Matterson
Rugby league player for Parramatta Eels
Debuted in the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2016. Played for the Wests Tigers before joining the Parramatta Eels. Recognized for playing as a lock and second-row forward. Contributed to the Eels reaching the 2022 NRL Grand Final.
Made NRL debut with Wests Tigers in 2016
Played key role in Parramatta Eels' 2022 Grand Final
Selected for New South Wales State of Origin squad
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Margaret Thatcher
First female UK Prime Minister
Born
October 13th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
April 8th, 2013 12 years ago — 87 years old
Served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Implemented significant economic policies aimed at reducing government spending and privatizing state-owned industries. Played a pivotal role in international relations during the Cold War, aligning closely with the United States. Oversaw Britain's military victory in the Falklands War against Argentina, which bolstered national pride and her political capital. Her leadership style and policies garnered both substantial support and profound criticism domestically and internationally.
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American author and social critic
Born
October 13th, 1870 155 years ago
Died
1945 81 years ago — 75 years old
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American actress in film and television
Born
October 13th, 1891 134 years ago
Died
April 22nd, 1988 37 years ago — 96 years old
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Continue ReadingReed Erickson
Philanthropist and transgender activist
Born
October 13th, 1917 108 years ago
Died
1992 34 years ago — 75 years old
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Actor and singer in French cinema
Born
October 13th, 1921 104 years ago
Died
November 9th, 1991 34 years ago — 70 years old
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Continue ReadingNusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Qawwali musician and composer
Born
October 13th, 1948 77 years ago
Died
August 16th, 1997 28 years ago — 48 years old
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