Tobias Sana
Swedish footballer with notable career
A professional footballer from Sweden, played as a winger. Career included stints at several clubs in Sweden and abroad. Notably played for Malmö FF and Östersunds FK. Helped Östersunds FK secure promotion to the Allsvenskan and featured prominently during their campaigns in domestic competitions. Also represented the Swedish national team at various youth levels.
Played for Malmö FF
Contributed to Östersunds FK's promotion
Represented Sweden at youth levels
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James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Painter known for 'Whistler's Mother'
Born
July 11th, 1834 191 years ago
Died
1903 123 years ago — 69 years old
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Russian ethnographer and author of folklore
Born
July 11th, 1826 199 years ago
Died
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Australian politician and Prime Minister
Born
July 11th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
October 21st, 2014 11 years ago — 98 years old
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American actress, known for 'The King Steps Out'
Born
July 11th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
1998 28 years ago — 89 years old
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Born
July 11th, 1849 176 years ago
Died
November 25th, 1934 91 years ago — 85 years old
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Belizean businesswoman and politician
Born
July 11th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
1975 51 years ago — 74 years old
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