Tamás Faragó
Hungarian water polo player, Olympic champion
Born in Hungary, this water polo player participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics, where the national team secured the gold medal. The athlete competed in multiple European Championships, contributing to Hungary's strong legacy in water polo. A significant figure in the sport, his contributions helped in bolstering Hungary's position as a powerhouse in water polo.
Won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics
Competed in multiple European Championships
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Chemist and academic; crystallography work
Born
August 5th, 1866 160 years ago
Died
1923 103 years ago — 57 years old
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Queen of the Netherlands, regent role
Born
August 5th, 1828 198 years ago
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Born
August 5th, 1948 78 years ago
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American author and educator
Born
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Born
August 5th, 1923 103 years ago
Died
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Born
August 5th, 1940 86 years ago
Died
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