Stiliyan Petrov
Bulgarian footballer and manager
Played as a midfielder for several clubs, primarily Aston Villa and Celtic. Made significant contributions to Celtic’s success, including multiple Scottish Premier League titles and the 2003 UEFA Cup final. Transitioned to management after retiring from playing, taking roles to guide younger players and development teams. Faced a leukemia diagnosis in 2013, later returned to football and used the experience to support cancer awareness.
Won four Scottish Premier League titles with Celtic
Played in the 2003 UEFA Cup final with Celtic
Made over 200 appearances for Aston Villa
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Michael Blake
American author and screenwriter, Dances with Wolves
Born
July 5th, 1945 81 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 2015 11 years ago — 69 years old
Born in 1945, this American author and screenwriter gained prominence through his work in literature and film. The most notable accomplishment is the screenplay for 'Dances with Wolves', which earned an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film, directed by Kevin Costner, received critical acclaim and several Oscars, including Best Picture. In addition to the screenplay, the author wrote the original novel upon which the film is based. Other contributions include screenwriting for projects like 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' and 'The Last of the Dogmen'. His content often explored themes of Native American culture and the human experience.
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Argentinian footballer and World Cup player
Born
July 5th, 1983 43 years ago
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Turkish actress from 'Kara Para Aşk'
Born
July 5th, 1982 44 years ago
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Ice Hockey Player, KHL Champion
Born
July 5th, 1986 40 years ago
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Professional cyclist, Paris-Roubaix winner
Born
July 5th, 1987 39 years ago
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French playwright and screenwriter
Born
July 5th, 1899 127 years ago
Died
September 4th, 1974 51 years ago — 75 years old
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