Birth
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Espanha
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) was a Spanish writer, creator of “Don Quixote”, considered the first modern novel.
† 22/4/1616DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Friday, 29 September 2023
- Birth
Horatio Nelson
Reino Unido
Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British admiral and hero of the Battle of Trafalgar, known for his decisive naval leadership.
† 21/10/1805 - Birth
Miguel de Unamuno
Espanha
Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936) was a Spanish philosopher and writer, one of the most important figures of the Generation of '98.
† 31/12/1936 - Birth
Maria Matos
Portugal
Maria Matos (1890-1952) was one of the most famous actresses of Portuguese theater and cinema.
† 18/9/1952 - Birth
Laszlo Biro
Laszlo Biro (also spelled László Bíró), Hungarian-Argentine inventor who created the modern ballpoint pen.
† 24/10/1985 - Birth
Ladislao Biró
Ladislao Biró, born on September 29, 1899, was the inventor of the ballpoint pen, an invention that revolutionized writing. He passed away on October 24, 1985, leaving a legacy of innovation in people's daily lives.
† 24/10/1985 - Birth
Enrico Fermi
Itália
Enrico Fermi (1901-1954) was an Italian physicist, known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the creation of the first nuclear reactor.
† 28/11/1954 - Birth
Michelangelo Antonioni
Itália
Michelangelo Antonioni (1912-2007) was an Italian filmmaker, famous for his innovative and introspective films.
† 30/7/2007 - Birth
Samora Machel
Moçambique
Samora Machel (1933-1986) was a Mozambican revolutionary and statesman, the first president of Mozambique after independence.
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Jerry Lee Lewis
Estados Unidos
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist, known as one of the greatest figures in rock and roll.
- Birth
Silvio Berlusconi
Itália
Silvio Berlusconi (1936-2023) was an Italian politician and businessman, Prime Minister of Italy on several occasions.
- Birth
Lech Walesa
Polónia
Lech Walesa (1943) is a Polish trade union leader, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 and former president of Poland.
- Birth
Jon Fosse
Norway
Norwegian writer and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023. His minimalist and introspective writing, often focused on silence and repetition, has made him one of the most important voices in contemporary literature.
- Birth
Nuno Guerreiro
Nuno Guerreiro, Portuguese singer and musician. He achieved notoriety as the main vocalist of Ala dos Outubro, a group he joined in 1995, replacing João Gil on vocal duties. With his distinctive voice, he performed hits such as "Solta-se o Beijo", "Fim do Mundo" and "Não na Lua". In addition to his career with Ala dos Outubro, he also developed solo projects. He was one of the most recognized interpreters of contemporary Portuguese music, combining Portuguese musical tradition with modern sounds. He passed away in Lisbon on April 17, 2025, aged 52, leaving an important legacy in Portuguese music.
† 17/4/2025 - History
Portishead album release
Reino Unido
Second album by the band Portishead, known for a darker and experimental sound.