BirthJanuary 251988

Tatiana Golovin

Tatiana Golovin, French tennis player

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When
Monday, January 25 198838 years ago
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Era
20th century · 1980s
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Tatiana Golovin

At a glanceAI-assisted

Tatiana Golovin is a French professional tennis player born on January 25, 1988. She competed on the WTA Tour and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 7 in singles.

Who they were

Tatiana Golovin, French tennis player

Early lifeAI-assisted

Golovin was born in Moscow, Russia, and moved to France as a child. She began playing tennis at a young age and developed into a competitive junior player.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Golovin turned professional in 2003 and won multiple WTA titles during her career. She was known for her aggressive playing style and competed in Grand Slam tournaments throughout the 2000s and early 2010s.

Why this date

Tatiana Golovin appears on our January 25 calendar for 1988 as a birth entry.

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  • September 18Henri NamphyGeneral Henri Namphy, president of Haiti, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by General Prosper Avril.
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  • August 10Civil Liberties Act of 1988The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 became law, authorizing reparations to surviving Japanese Americans interned during World War II.

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January 25 1988 — 38 years ago, on a Monday.

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