Sven Bender
German footballer and Bundesliga player
Born in Germany in 1989, this footballer played as a midfielder known for tactical awareness and defensive capabilities. He began his professional career with 1860 Munich before transferring to Bayer Leverkusen, where he established himself as a key player. Later, he moved to Borussia Dortmund, contributing to the team's success in domestic and European competitions. He earned recognition for his consistency and work ethic on the pitch, and he represented Germany at various youth levels, including participation in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Played for Borussia Dortmund
Contributed to Bundesliga title wins
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Radio host and voice actor, American Top 40
Born
April 27th, 1932 93 years ago
Died
June 15th, 2014 11 years ago — 82 years old
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General and 18th U.S. President
Born
April 27th, 1822 203 years ago
Died
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Indian archaeologist and scholar
Born
April 27th, 1941 84 years ago
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Television journalist and host
Born
April 27th, 1945 80 years ago
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English philosopher and sociologist
Born
April 27th, 1820 205 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1903 122 years ago — 83 years old
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Author and illustrator of Madeline
Born
April 27th, 1898 127 years ago
Died
October 1st, 1961 64 years ago — 63 years old
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