Sun Yingsha
Table Tennis Player, World Champion
A table tennis player gained prominence in international competition. Achievements include securing multiple titles in prestigious tournaments. Played a significant role in team events and singles, contributing to national successes in competitions such as the World Table Tennis Championships. Has consistently ranked among the top players globally.
Won the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships in women's singles
Helped the Chinese team win the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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King of Naples and Sicily, patron of arts
Born
November 4th, 1448 577 years ago
Died
December 18th, 1495 530 years ago — 47 years old
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Born
November 4th, 1977 48 years ago
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German politician and health minister
Born
November 4th, 1976 49 years ago
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Jazz singer-songwriter and performer
Born
November 4th, 1971 54 years ago
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Canadian actor in video game and TV roles
Born
November 4th, 1973 52 years ago
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Continue ReadingBruno Junqueira
Race car driver, Champ Car Series standout
Born
November 4th, 1976 49 years ago
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