Yaya Touré
Ivorian footballer and midfielder
A prominent Ivorian footballer, this midfielder played for several top European clubs, most notably FC Barcelona and Manchester City. At Barcelona, contributed to winning the UEFA Champions League in 2009. Transitioned to Manchester City, where played a vital role in the team’s Premier League successes during his tenure. Represented the Ivory Coast national team, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. Renowned for exceptional skills, tactical awareness, and physicality on the pitch.
Played for FC Barcelona and won UEFA Champions League 2009
Played for Manchester City and won Premier League titles 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019
Won Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast in 2015
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Liberian politician and president
Born
May 13th, 1913 113 years ago
Died
April 12th, 1980 46 years ago — 66 years old
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English footballer and goalkeeper
Born
May 13th, 1979 47 years ago
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American runner, competed in the Olympics
Born
May 13th, 1881 145 years ago
Died
1964 62 years ago — 83 years old
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Anti-apartheid diplomat and lawyer
Born
May 13th, 1924 102 years ago
Died
February 5th, 2010 16 years ago — 85 years old
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French painter known for genre scenes
Born
May 13th, 1794 232 years ago
Died
March 20th, 1835 191 years ago — 40 years old
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