Tariq Abdul-Wahad
Basketball player and coach
Originally from France, a professional basketball player transitioned to a coaching role after retirement. Played in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, and Orlando Magic. Competed internationally and participated in high-level tournaments, such as the FIBA World Championship. Transitioned to coaching after concluding a playing career which lasted several years.
Played for the Sacramento Kings
Competed in the NBA
Coached basketball teams after retirement
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Aurangzeb
Mughal emperor and Islamic ruler
Born
November 3rd, 1618 407 years ago
Died
1707 319 years ago — 89 years old
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Continue ReadingLeopold III of Belgium
Belgian Monarch and WWII Leader
Born
November 3rd, 1901 124 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1983 42 years ago — 81 years old
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Continue ReadingVincenzo Bellini
Italian composer: Norma, La Sonnambula
Born
November 3rd, 1801 224 years ago
Died
September 23rd, 1835 190 years ago — 33 years old
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American poet and journalist, author of "Thanatopsis"
Born
November 3rd, 1794 231 years ago
Died
1878 148 years ago — 84 years old
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Royal consort of King Sukjong of Joseon
Born
November 3rd, 1659 366 years ago
Died
1701 325 years ago — 42 years old
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American Chief Justice of the U.S.
Born
November 3rd, 1845 180 years ago
Died
1921 105 years ago — 76 years old
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