Birth
Louis XIV of France
Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France, whose 72-year reign is the longest in European history and marked the apogee of absolute monarchy in France.
† 1/9/1715DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
- Birth
Johann Christian Bach
Johann Christian Bach, German composer and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, known for his gallant style and influence on classical music.
† 1/1/1782 - Birth
Jesse James
Jesse James, famous 19th century American outlaw, known for his bank and train robberies during the post-Civil War period in the United States.
† 3/4/1882 - Birth
Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler, Hungarian-British writer and journalist, author of "The Zero and the Infinite", a work that exposes the dangers of totalitarianism.
† 1/3/1983 - Birth
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch, American actress who became one of Hollywood's biggest symbols in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Birth
Freddie Mercury
Zanzibari (atual Tanzânia)
Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the band Queen and one of the greatest icons of rock music, known for his charismatic performances and his unique voice.
- Birth
Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton, American actor known for his iconic roles in "Batman" and "Birdman".
- Birth
Shalom Harlow
Shalom Harlow (b. 1973) is a masterful Canadian model of theatrical and ethereal beauty. Alexander McQueen's muse, her expressive talent culminated in one of the most unforgettable and artistic moments in runway history, perfectly fusing human vulnerability and haute couture.
- History
Election of Robespierre to the leadership of the National Convention
Today we celebrate the election of Maximilien Robespierre as leader of the National Convention during the French Revolution, one of the most decisive moments for the period of government known as "The Terror".
- History
Aristide Briand's proposal for the creation of the United States of Europe
Today we celebrate the proposal by the French Head of Government Aristide Briand, in 1929, for the creation of the United States of Europe, a visionary idea for the time.
- History
Rejection of Portugal's application for entry into the UN
Today is the day on which Portugal's request for membership in the UN was rejected, in 1946, due to the dictatorial regime of Oliveira Salazar.
- History
Palestinian attack at the Munich Games
Today we commemorate the Palestinian attack by the Black September group on the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, which resulted in the death of 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team.
- History
Assassination attempt on Gerald Ford
Occurred in Sacramento when Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson, pointed a pistol at the 38th US President. The event marked a period of high political tension in the United States and highlighted ongoing security challenges surrounding White House leadership.
- Culture
Memento
Festival de Cinema de Veneza
On this day, the film "Memento" was released, a psychological thriller, known for its inverted narrative, which explores the protagonist's condition of memory loss.