Births on August 17

Daniel Güiza

Born on August 17, 1980

Daniel Güiza, Spanish footballer

Daniel González Güiza (Spanish pronunciation: [da'niel ˈɣwiθa]; born 17 August 1980) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Atlético Sanluqueño CF.

A late bloomer, he made a name for himself at the age of 27, being crowned La Liga top scorer with Mallorca. Subsequently, he helped the Spain national team win Euro 2008, and signed with Fenerbahçe in Turkey shortly afterwards.

Over eight seasons, Güiza amassed Spanish top division totals of 141 matches and 52 goals, mainly with Mallorca and Getafe. Throughout his career, he played in three continents.

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26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

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Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
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Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on August 17

Daniel Güiza

Born on August 17, 1980

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