Ryan Tunnicliffe
Footballer with Luton Town success
Professional footballer began career at Manchester United. Played for various clubs including Peterborough United, and later made significant contributions to Luton Town. Helped Luton secure promotion to the EFL Championship and consistently performed in midfield roles throughout his career.
Played for Manchester United youth teams
Contributed to Luton's promotion to the EFL Championship
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Jeanette Nolan
American actress of film and television
Born
December 30th, 1911 113 years ago
Died
June 5th, 1998 27 years ago — 86 years old
An actress involved in the entertainment industry for several decades, significant contributions were made to both film and television. Gained recognition for performances in classic movies and later transitioned to roles on television. Received acclaim for her work in 'The Long, Hot Summer' and 'The Haunted Palace'. Active in various genres, including drama and horror, showcasing versatility as a performer.
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Czech ice hockey player, KHL defender
Born
December 30th, 1987 37 years ago
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Baseball player, Major League Baseball
Born
December 30th, 1989 35 years ago
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Basketball player, Los Angeles Clippers
Born
December 30th, 1990 34 years ago
Played college basketball at the University of Washington, where earned All-Pac-12 honors. Entered the NBA Draft in 2014 and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers. Played with the Clippers and later had stints with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. Known for strong shooting skills, particularly from three-point range.
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Cricketer and England Test captain
Born
December 30th, 1990 34 years ago
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Footballer and referee in Russia
Born
December 30th, 1964 60 years ago
Died
August 7th, 2013 12 years ago — 48 years old
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