Stevie Ray
Professional wrestler & tag team champion
Professional wrestling career began in the mid-1980s and included significant achievements in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Achieved prominence as part of the tag team known as Harlem Heat along with his brother. The team secured multiple WCW World Tag Team Championships and gained recognition for their charismatic performances and wrestling skills. Participated in various wrestling promotions and contributed to the popularity of the sport during the wrestling boom of the 1990s.
Won multiple WCW World Tag Team Championships
Part of the tag team Harlem Heat
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Rhythmic gymnast and junior champion
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August 22nd, 2005 20 years ago
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Paralympic swimmer and gold medalist
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August 22nd, 1996 29 years ago
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August 22nd, 1990 35 years ago
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English actress, known for 'Bond' role
Born
August 22nd, 1925 100 years ago
Died
2020 6 years ago — 95 years old
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August 22nd, 1997 28 years ago
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Italian poet and scholar of Hebrew literature
Born
August 22nd, 1800 225 years ago
Died
September 30th, 1865 160 years ago — 65 years old
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