Thomas Müller
German footballer and World Cup champion
A prominent footballer, recognized for contributions to both club and national teams. Played for Bayern Munich, achieving significant success in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League. Represented Germany in multiple international tournaments, playing a key role in the 2014 FIFA World Cup victory. Notable for versatility on the field, excelling as an attacking midfielder and forward.
Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany
Secured multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
Achieved UEFA Champions League success with Bayern Munich
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William Birdwood
Field Marshal of the British Army
Born
September 13th, 1865 160 years ago
Died
May 17th, 1951 74 years ago — 85 years old
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Canadian ice hockey coach and manager
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September 13th, 1926 99 years ago
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Politician and Westminster Statesman
Born
September 13th, 1521 504 years ago
Died
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Conductor and composer of classical music
Born
September 13th, 1898 127 years ago
Died
October 25th, 1963 62 years ago — 65 years old
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Italian activist and National Vanguard founder
Born
September 13th, 1936 89 years ago
Died
2019 6 years ago — 83 years old
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South African photojournalist with Pulitzer
Born
September 13th, 1960 65 years ago
Died
July 27th, 1994 31 years ago — 33 years old
A South African photojournalist gained recognition for powerful photographic documentation of humanitarian crises. The work captured in coverage of the famine in Sudan in 1993 led to a Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. This photograph depicted a starving child and a vulture waiting nearby, striking a chord globally and raising awareness regarding the dire situation in the country. The profound impact of this image on public consciousness remains significant as it highlighted the severe effects of famine and conflict. His career included contributions to various publications, emphasizing the importance of visual storytelling in journalism.
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