Xherdan Shaqiri
Professional footballer and Swiss national star
A professional footballer from Switzerland, played primarily as a winger. Started career at FC Basel, winning multiple Swiss Super League titles. Transferred to several clubs including Bayern Munich, where won UEFA Champions League titles, and later played for Inter Milan and Stoke City. Contributed significantly to the Swiss national team, representing the country in several UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.
Won UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich
Played in FIFA World Cup
Won multiple Swiss Super League titles
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King Charles II of Navarre
King and military leader of Navarre
Born
October 10th, 1332 693 years ago
Died
1387 639 years ago — 55 years old
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Born
October 10th, 1968 57 years ago
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South Korean singer and actress
Born
October 10th, 1994 31 years ago
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Singer-songwriter and music producer
Born
October 10th, 1961 64 years ago
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Australian basketball player, Oklahoma City Thunder
Born
October 10th, 2002 23 years ago
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American singer-songwriter with 'To Be with You'
Born
October 10th, 1960 65 years ago
Originated as the lead vocalist of the rock band Mr. Big, produced successful albums during the 1990s. Achieved commercial prominence with the hit single 'To Be with You,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. Released solo albums, showcasing versatility in rock and pop genres. Contributed to the music scene through collaborations with various artists and has toured extensively.
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