Birth
D. Sancho II
D. Sancho II, was the King of Portugal between 1223 and 1248, son of D. Afonso II and D. Urraca of Castile.
† 4/1/1248DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
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Thursday, 7 September 2023
- Birth
Camilo Pessanha
Camilo Pessanha, Portuguese symbolist poet whose work "Clepsidra" influenced Orpheu's generation.
† 1/3/1926 - Birth
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was one of the pioneers of rock and roll, known for hits such as "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day".
- Birth
Catarina Martins
Catarina Martins, former leader of Bloco de Esquerda (BE), known for her activism in social justice, feminism and workers' rights.
- History
Treaty of The Hague (1701)
On September 7, 1701, the Treaty of The Hague was signed, which formed the Grand Alliance, uniting Great Britain, the Netherlands and the Holy Roman Empire against France.
- History
Acclamation of D. José as King of Portugal
On September 7, 1750, D. José I was acclaimed King of Portugal, succeeding his father, D. João V.
- History
Brazilian Independence Day
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Celebration of Brazilian Independence Day, commemorating independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. Celebrations include civic-military parades, cultural events and musical performances throughout the country.
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Silver Medal for Mário Gentil Quina and José Manuel Quina at the Rome Olympic Games
Mário Gentil Quina and José Manuel Quina won the silver medal in sailing, during the Olympic Games in Rome.
- History
Launch of Mega FM
Today is the anniversary of the launch of Mega FM, a radio station that revolutionized the music scene in Portugal with programming focused on young music.
- History
Release of Xanana Gusmão (1999)
The leader of the Timorese resistance, Xanana Gusmão, was released, under the protection of the British Embassy in Jakarta.
- History
Launch of Semanário Sol
On September 7, 2006, Semanário Sol, a leading Portuguese newspaper, was launched.
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International Clean Air Day for Blue Sky
Today is International Clean Air Day for Blue Skies, a day dedicated to promoting global actions to improve air quality and reduce atmospheric pollution.
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Day of Blessed Vicente de Santo António (Martyr)
Today we celebrate the Day of Blessed Vicente de Santo António, a Christian martyr remembered for his courage and faith.
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Saint Regina's Day
Saint Regina's Day is celebrated on September 7th. Saint Regina was a 3rd century Christian martyr who suffered martyrdom in Gaul. Her faith, refusing the promises of a Roman governor, and the mysteries surrounding her death, such as the healing of a white dove, made her a venerated saint in France, Germany and Holland.