Sammy Sosa
Baseball Player, 1998 National League MVP
A professional baseball player, celebrated for a notable career primarily with the Chicago Cubs. Played as an outfielder. Achieved significant milestones during the late 1990s, including a remarkable home run race in 1998 with Mark McGwire. This season resulted in setting a then-record of 66 home runs, leading the National League and earning the National League Most Valuable Player award. Recorded a total of 609 career home runs, ranking among the all-time leaders.
Won the 1998 National League MVP award
Achieved 66 home runs in the 1998 season
Played for the Chicago Cubs from 1992 to 2004
Participated in multiple All-Star games
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Tonya Harding
Figure skater and Olympic athlete
Born
November 12th, 1970 55 years ago
Competitive figure skater participated in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. Achieved significant success in the sport during the early 1990s. Gained notoriety following a scandal surrounding the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan prior to the 1994 Olympics, which overshadowed achievements in figure skating.
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English footballer and defender
Born
November 12th, 1986 39 years ago
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Born
November 12th, 1969 56 years ago
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Scottish pop singer with Bay City Rollers
Born
November 12th, 1955 70 years ago
Died
April 20th, 2021 4 years ago — 65 years old
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November 12th, 2002 23 years ago
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Czech Ice Hockey Player, NHL All-Star
Born
November 12th, 1993 32 years ago
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