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Raymond Kopa, French athlete, known for french footballer, was born on 1931-10-13.

Raymond Kopa, French athlete, known for french footballer, was born on 1931-10-13. Raymond Kopa (né Kopaszewski; 13 October 1931 – 3 March 2017) was a French professional footballer, integral to the France national team of the 1950s. At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s, winning three European Cups.

Historical Significance

Raymond Kopa is French footballer.

Key People

Raymond Kopa

Athlete

French footballer

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  5. Mahatma Gandhi begins his famous 200-mile (320 km) protest march against the widely hated British salt tax

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Events After

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  5. "Grand Hotel" directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore premieres in New York, includes th

    "Grand Hotel" directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore premieres in New York, includes the line "I want to be alone" (Best Picture/Production 1932)

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What happened on October 13, 1931?
Raymond Kopa, French athlete, known for french footballer, was born on 1931-10-13. Raymond Kopa (né Kopaszewski; 13 October 1931 – 3 March 2017) was a French professional footballer, integral to the France national team of the 1950s. At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s, winning three European Cups.
Why is Raymond Kopa is born significant?
Raymond Kopa is French footballer.
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Key figures include Raymond Kopa (Athlete).

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