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It happened today: Patty Schnyder's birthday.

Published: December 21, 2025 · Period: 2025-12-14

This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.

Carsten Peter Thiede, a German archaeologist and New Testament scholar, passed away on December 14, 2004. He served as a professor at the Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule in Basel, where he focused on early Christianity. Known for his controversial theories, Thiede's work, including the dating of the Magdalen papyrus, sparked significant debate. See wikipedia for more information.

Patty Schnyder, born on December 14, 1978, in Switzerland, is a retired tennis player renowned for her career achievements, including reaching the top 10 in singles and winning eleven WTA titles. Her connection to Basel is noted through her success at the Zurich Open, a significant Swiss event. See wikipedia for more information.

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