Folarin Balogun's first full day on this Earth was in New York City on the Fourth of July. His parents were visiting family there, but returned shortly after to their home in London.
Were it not for that trip, perhaps the Arsenal loanee striker - currently playing at Stade de Reims - wouldn't have been revealed earlier this week as the next great attacking hope for the United States of America.
The US men's national team's striking corps at the 2022 World Cup did not impress fans - who went into that tournament already fearing the worst.