What Happened This Year 1985

Born in 1985

Dušan Kuciak

Slovak footballer, numerous league titles
Born
May 21st, 1985 39 years ago

Professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Established a career in various leagues across Europe. Competed in the Slovak Superliga with MŠK Žilina, winning multiple league titles. Played in the English Football League Championship for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Represented the national team of Slovakia in international competitions, including the UEFA Euro 2016.

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Tranquillo Barnetta

Swiss footballer with international experience
Born
May 22nd, 1985 39 years ago

Played as a midfielder in professional football for several clubs in Switzerland and abroad. Started his career at FC St. Gallen, making a significant impact before transferring to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Germany. Returned to Switzerland to play for GRASSHOPPERS and later joined Eintracht Frankfurt. Represented the Swiss national team in numerous international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

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Tao Okamoto

Model and actress, 'The Wolverine'
Born
May 22nd, 1985 39 years ago

Born in Japan in 1985, a career in modeling began at a young age leading to significant work in fashion weeks around the world. Transitioned into acting with a notable role as Yashida's assistant in 'The Wolverine'. Featured in advertisements for high-end brands including Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. Also portrayed a lead character in the series 'Westworld', contributing to the contemporary television landscape.

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Wim Stroetinga

Cyclist and endurance racing champion
Born
May 23rd, 1985 39 years ago

Competed in road cycling and track cycling, achieving recognition in endurance events. Specialized in the points race and won multiple national championships. Represented the Netherlands at international competitions and participated in prestigious races, demonstrating strong performance and consistency across various cycling formats.

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Sebastián Fernández

Uruguayan footballer and striker
Born
May 23rd, 1985 39 years ago

A professional footballer, played primarily as a forward. Began career at Montevideo Wanderers before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs including Málaga and Deportivo La Coruña. Later returned to Uruguay and had successful stints with various teams, including Peñarol and Nacional. Represented the Uruguayan national team, participating in international competitions.

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Teymuraz Gabashvili

Tennis player with ATP titles
Born
May 23rd, 1985 39 years ago

Started professional career in 2001. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 43 in 2015. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments and reached the second round at the Australian Open and the US Open multiple times. Won two ATP singles titles and made significant contributions to the ATP circuit throughout career, representing Russia in international competitions.

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Gert Kams

Estonian footballer and midfielder
Born
May 25th, 1985 39 years ago

A professional footballer, played as a midfielder predominantly in the Estonian leagues and represented the national team. Began the career at Flora Tallinn, contributing significantly to the club's successes. Later played in various international leagues, including stints in Finland and Azerbaijan, while also earning caps for the Estonian national team in international competitions.

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Roman Reigns

Professional wrestler and athlete
Born
May 25th, 1985 39 years ago

This individual is a professional wrestler and former football player. Gained prominence in WWE, where engaging in high-profile matches. Debuted in WWE's main roster in 2012 as part of The Shield alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. Achieved multiple championships, including winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship three times. Known for a prominent storyline featuring battles against various opponents, along with a return to WWE in 2020 marked by a character evolution and dominant performances.

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Demba Ba

French footballer with Chelsea FC tenure
Born
May 25th, 1985 39 years ago

Born in 1985, this professional footballer played primarily as a striker. His career began at Rouen and included stints at clubs like Mouscron, Hoffenheim, and Newcastle United. The player gained prominence in the Premier League, especially during a successful time at Newcastle, where he demonstrated significant goal-scoring ability. In 2013, a transfer to Chelsea FC followed, furthering his career in top-flight football. Representing Senegal internationally, he participated in major tournaments including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.

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