Births on February 20

Luis Gabriel Rey

Born on February 20, 1980

Luis Gabriel Rey, Colombian footballer

Luis Gabriel Rey Villamizar (February 20, 1980) is a Colombian former professional footballer who last played for Liga MX club Monarcas Morelia on loan from Club América.

A classical left-footed striker, Rey arrived to Mexico in 2001 and has scored over 150 goals in Liga MX. He holds Mexican citizenship. Nicknamed in Mexico as El Canguro (Spanish for kangaroo) due to his goal celebrations, he was part of the Colombia national team and played the Copa América 2007.

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Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
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Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
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The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
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Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
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Births on February 20

Luis Gabriel Rey

Born on February 20, 1980

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