Tyrann Mathieu
American football safety, Super Bowl Champion
Played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs. Achieved significant recognition for performance in various seasons, culminating in a Super Bowl Championship with the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Attended Louisiana State University, winning the prestigious Chuck Bednarik Award in 2011, recognizing excellence in college football defense. Noted for an aggressive playing style and strong coverage skills.
Super Bowl Champion with Kansas City Chiefs
Chuck Bednarik Award recipient in 2011
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Inge Lehmann
Danish seismologist known for Moho
Born
May 13th, 1888 137 years ago
Died
February 21st, 1993 33 years ago — 104 years old
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Danish politician and diplomat
Born
May 13th, 1712 313 years ago
Died
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Author of the Amber series
Born
May 13th, 1937 88 years ago
Died
June 14th, 1995 30 years ago — 58 years old
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American singer-songwriter with 'My Guy'
Born
May 13th, 1943 82 years ago
Died
July 26th, 1992 33 years ago — 49 years old
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American politician and activist
Born
May 13th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
June 26th, 2021 4 years ago — 91 years old
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Pathologist, invented the Pap smear
Born
May 13th, 1883 142 years ago
Died
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