Births on August 17

Jacek Kazimierski

Born on August 17, 1959

Jacek Kazimierski, Polish footballer

Jacek Kazimierski (born 17 August 1959 in Warsaw) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He began his career in Agrykola Warsaw and later played for Legia Warsaw, Olympiacos and K.A.A. Gent. He won the Polish Cup twice in 1980 and 1981 with Legia Warsaw and appeared in 225 Polish league games. He also won the Greek Super Cup with Olympiacos in 1988.He represented the Poland national team (23 matches) and participated at the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World cups, winning a bronze medal in 1982.

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Events on 1959

1 Jan

Cuban Revolution
Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces during the Cuban Revolution.
7 Jan

Fidel Castro
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.
20 Feb

John Diefenbaker
The Avro Arrow program to design and manufacture supersonic jet fighters in Canada is cancelled by the Diefenbaker government amid much political debate.
8 Apr

COBOL
A team of computer manufacturers, users, and university people led by Grace Hopper meets to discuss the creation of a new programming language that would be called COBOL.
23 Nov

Charles de Gaulle
French President Charles de Gaulle declares in a speech in Strasbourg his vision for "Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals".

Births on August 17

Jacek Kazimierski

Born on August 17, 1959

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Events on 1959

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Fidel Castro

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