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José Afonso
Portuguese poet, composer and musician, central figure of intervention music in Portugal, known for songs such as "Grândola, Vila Morena".
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Historical events for
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
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Peter O'Toole
British actor, known for his roles in classic films such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Becket."
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Isabel Allende
Chilean writer, author of acclaimed works such as "The House of the Spirits" and "Paula", with a career marked by her magical-realist style.
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Andrew Scheer
House Leader of the Official Opposition and former Conservative leader, Andrew Scheer (b. 1979) is a veteran of Canadian politics. With a solid institutional profile, he focuses his work on rigorous oversight of public spending and the defense of traditional conservative principles in parliamentary sessions.
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Hélder Postiga
Portuguese sportsman known for his football career, having played for clubs such as FC Porto, Sporting and the National Team.
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Britt Lower
Britt Lower (b. 1985) is a phenomenal American actress. She stood out globally in the thriller "Severance" with her complex portrayal of Helly R, the plot's rebellious driver whose emotional duality elevated the series to a cultural milestone.
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Revolution in France: Charles X abdicates and is replaced by Louis Philippe
After the popular uprising of July 27, Charles X abdicates and is replaced by the Duke of Orleans, Louis Philippe, marking a significant change in the French monarchy.
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Albert Einstein assures Franklin D. Roosevelt that Nazi Germany can build the atomic bomb
Albert Einstein, based in the USA, writes to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning about the possibility of Nazi Germany developing an atomic bomb and recommending the beginning of a research program.
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World War II: General De Gaulle is sentenced to death by the Vichy Government
General De Gaulle, commander of the French Resistance taking refuge in the United Kingdom, is sentenced to death by the collaborationist Vichy Government, under the command of Marshal Pétain.
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World War II: Hitler orders German forces on the Eastern Front not to retreat
Hitler orders German forces on the Eastern Front not to retreat, despite the inevitability of defeat, in an attempt to maintain morale and discipline.
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Fernanda Ribeiro becomes the 3rd Portuguese Olympic champion
Athlete Fernanda Ribeiro wins the Women's 10,000m race at the Atlanta Olympic Games, with a time of 31.01.63, becoming the third Portuguese Olympic champion.
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Air France Airbus crashes upon landing at Canadian airport
Air France Airbus, Paris-Toronto flight, crashes upon landing at Canadian airport.
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European Day of Remembrance for Gypsies Victims of the Holocaust
Day of memory and tribute to the gypsies who were victims of the Holocaust during World War II.
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National Day of North Macedonia
Celebration of Republic Day of North Macedonia, marking the independence of the former Yugoslavia on September 8, 1991.