DeathDecember 292022

Pelé

Pelé, Brazilian footballer (born 1940)

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When
Thursday, December 29 20224 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Recorded from
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Person
Pelé

At a glance

Born 1940-10-23; died 2022-12-29.

Known as: association football player, politician, film actor, actor, and athlete. Citizenship: Brazil.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes exhibition games, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. In 1999,

Path and career

Worked with / for: United Nations.

Awards / honours: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Order of Rio Branco, honorary citizen of Baltimore, and Distinguished Guest of Mexico City.

Why this date

Pelé appears on our December 29 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.

December 29 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 2013December 2013 Volgograd bombings
  8. 20202020 Petrinja earthquake
  9. 2022Pelé
  10. 2023South Africa
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December 29 2022 — 4 years ago, on a Thursday.

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