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Inka Grings, German footballer and manager

On October 31, in the year 1978, Inka Grings, German footballer and manager. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 31, one of 445 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Inka Grings. Learn more below.

Inka Grings is a German former international footballer who played as a striker. She played sixteen years for FCR 2001 Duisburg before joining FC Zürich Frauen. She also played for the Germany national team. Grings is the second all-time leading goalscorer in Germany's top division, the Frauen-Bundesliga, with 195 goals and claimed the league's top-scorer award for a record six seasons. Playing for Germany, she was the top-scorer at two UEFA European Championships. Grings was named Women's Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 1999, 2009 and 2010.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 31, 1978 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 22 October 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2009 Oct 31 Mustafa Mahmud, Egyptian physician and author (born 1921)
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Inka Grings

Retired German international footballer (born 1978)

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