Births on November 10

Shefki Kuqi

Born on November 10, 1976

Shefki Kuqi, Finnish footballer and manager

Shefki Kuqi (pronounced [ˈʃɛfki ˈkuci]; born 10 November 1976) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played predominantly as a striker.

He spent most of his career in the English football league system, for clubs including Newcastle United, Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich Town, Blackburn Rovers, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Swansea City and Oldham Athletic. He made over 500 career league appearances, scoring over 150 goals.

Kuqi also represented the Finland national football team at international level, with eight goals from 62 appearances. His trademark goal celebration of bellyflopping onto the ground has led to his nickname of the "Flying Finn".

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5 Jan

Democratic Kampuchea
The Khmer Rouge proclaim the Constitution of Democratic Kampuchea.
13 Apr

Thomas Jefferson
The United States Treasury Department reintroduces the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note on Thomas Jefferson's 233rd birthday as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration.
8 May

Six Flags Magic Mountain
The rollercoaster The New Revolution, the first steel coaster with a vertical loop, opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
11 Oct

Gerald R. Ford
George Washington's appointment, posthumously, to the grade of General of the Armies by congressional joint resolution Public Law 94-479 is approved by President Gerald R. Ford.
13 Oct

Ebola
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola viral particle is obtained by Dr. F. A. Murphy, now at U.C. Davis, who was then working at the C.D.C.

Births on November 10

Shefki Kuqi

Born on November 10, 1976

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