Scottish darts player

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He is ranked world number eleven, having reached a peak ranking of world number two from 2015 to 2017; Anderson is also a former British Darts Organisation (BDO) and World Darts Federation (WDF) world number one. Nicknamed "the Flying Scotsman", he is a two-time, back-to-back PDC World Champion, having won the title in 2015 and 2016. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, Anderson is known for his heavy scoring and smooth throwing style.

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1970

December 22

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april 1 President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law.
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april 10 Paul McCartney announces that he is leaving The Beatles for personal and professional reasons.
april 11 Apollo Program: Apollo 13 is launched.

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