Birth
Jean Ingres
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, French painter, one of the main representatives of neoclassicism, known for works such as "The Great Odalisque".
† 14/1/1867DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
- Birth
Maurice Maeterlinck
Belgian playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1911
† 6/5/1949 - Birth
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman, Swedish actress, icon of world cinema, protagonist of films such as “Casablanca” and “Autumn Sonata”.
† 29/8/1982 - Birth
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough, British actor, director and producer, known for films such as “Gandhi” and “Jurassic Park”.
† 24/8/2014 - Birth
John McCain
John McCain, American politician and senator from Arizona, US presidential candidate in 2008, Vietnam War veteran.
- Birth
Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson, American singer, songwriter and dancer, known as the "King of Pop", famous for hits such as "Thriller" and "Billie Jean".
- History
Conquest of Tangier by D. Afonso V
Today the conquest of Tangier in 1471 by D. Afonso V is commemorated, an important milestone in the history of Portuguese campaigns in North Africa.
- History
Creation of Chop Suey
Today we celebrate the creation of Chop Suey, an iconic dish of Chinese cuisine, introduced in the United States in 1896 and which became popular throughout the world.
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Creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police
Creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police (PVDE) in Portugal. Predecessor to PIDE, it was the main instrument of political repression during the Estado Novo. Created by Decree-Law nº 22:992, it resulted from the merger of the Portuguese International Police with the Political and Social Defense Police.
- History
Creation of the PVDE (State Surveillance and Defense Police)
Today we commemorate the creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police (PVDE) in 1933, predecessor of the PIDE-DGS, which was an instrument of repression during the Estado Novo.
- History
Rosa Mota wins the world marathon title
Today we celebrate the conquest of the world marathon title by Rosa Mota in Rome, in 1987, with a time of 2:25:17, one of the most brilliant achievements in Portuguese sport.
- History
Publication of the Nudism Law in Portugal
Today we celebrate the publication of the Nudism Law in Portugal, in 1994, which regulated the practice of naturism in the country.
- History
Skype launch
Today we celebrate the launch of Skype in 2003, one of the first internet communications software, which revolutionized forms of distance communication.
- History
Opening of the section of the Red Line between Alameda and S. Sebastião
Today we celebrate the inauguration of the section of the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro, between the Alameda and S. Sebastião stations, in 2009, an important expansion of the city's public transport network.