Sam Mewis
Soccer player, 2019 Women's World Cup winner
A professional soccer player represented the United States at the international level. Played as a midfielder and was a key member of the national team that won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Competed at the club level in the NWSL, primarily for the North Carolina Courage, contributing to the team's success.
Won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
Played for North Carolina Courage
Achieved recognition in NWSL championships
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Stephane Zubar
French footballer and defender
Born
October 9th, 1986 39 years ago
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Baseball player and coach, All-Star
Born
October 9th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
2023 3 years ago — 83 years old
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Born
October 9th, 1993 32 years ago
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Basketball player and coach, NBA career
Born
October 9th, 1974 51 years ago
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Born
October 9th, 1997 28 years ago
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Italian historian and chronicler
Born
October 9th, 1221 804 years ago
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