Tom Heaton
English football goalkeeper at Aston Villa
Born in 1986, this English football goalkeeper played for several clubs, including Manchester United, Cardiff City, and Aston Villa. Originating from the youth system at Manchester United, he moved on loan to various clubs before establishing a professional career. This goalkeeper earned multiple caps for the England national team and participated in the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
Played for Aston Villa in the Premier League
Represented England at UEFA Euro 2016
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Godfrey Stafford
Physicist and academic in South Africa
Born
April 15th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
2013 13 years ago — 93 years old
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Icelandic politician, 4th President
Born
April 15th, 1930 95 years ago
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Comic book artist and illustrator
Born
April 15th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
1993 33 years ago — 74 years old
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Continue ReadingSuleiman II
Ottoman Sultan and military leader
Born
April 15th, 1642 383 years ago
Died
1691 335 years ago — 49 years old
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German politician and former President
Born
April 15th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
January 31st, 2015 11 years ago — 94 years old
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American lawyer and politician
Born
April 15th, 1917 108 years ago
Died
March 11th, 1989 36 years ago — 71 years old
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