Vasily Koshechkin
Ice hockey player, KHL Champion
Played ice hockey as a goaltender, primarily for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Achieved significant success in the KHL, contributing to the team's championship win in 2014. Also represented the Russian national team in international competitions, showcasing skill and dedication in the sport.
Won KHL Gagarin Cup with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in 2014
Represented Russia in multiple international tournaments
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Michael Bruce
Scottish poet and composer of songs
Born
March 27th, 1746 280 years ago
Died
July 15th, 1767 259 years ago — 21 years old
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Romanian General during World War II
Born
March 27th, 1889 137 years ago
Died
1979 47 years ago — 90 years old
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Basketball Player with NBA Experience
Born
March 27th, 1976 50 years ago
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English author of children's books
Born
March 27th, 1922 104 years ago
Died
2011 15 years ago — 89 years old
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South Vietnamese Brigadier General
Born
March 27th, 1933 93 years ago
Died
1975 51 years ago — 42 years old
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Urban planner of Paris overhaul
Born
March 27th, 1809 217 years ago
Died
January 11th, 1891 135 years ago — 81 years old
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