Will Hodgman
Politician, 45th Premier of Tasmania
Served as the 45th Premier of Tasmania from 2014 to 2020. Represented the Liberal Party in the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the constituency of Franklin. Focused on economic development and reducing government debt during tenure. Implemented reforms in the public sector and healthcare.
Served as Premier during a period of economic reform
Led the Liberal Party to a majority government in 2014
Promoted policies for infrastructure development
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Alexander Zverev
German tennis player, US Open champion
Born
April 20th, 1997 29 years ago
A professional tennis player, achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. Secured the 2020 US Open title, becoming the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Boris Becker in 1996. Reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3. Has participated in the ATP Finals, winning the 2018 edition. Represented Germany in multiple Davis Cup competitions.
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Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1981
Born
April 20th, 1918 108 years ago
Died
2007 19 years ago — 89 years old
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German-American mechanic and engineer
Born
April 20th, 1818 208 years ago
Died
1893 133 years ago — 75 years old
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Baseball player for the New York Yankees
Born
April 20th, 1990 36 years ago
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American football linebacker
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April 20th, 1991 35 years ago
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Royal figure and family member
Born
April 20th, 1884 142 years ago
Died
1966 60 years ago — 82 years old
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