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Father Manuel da Nóbrega
Father Manuel da Nóbrega, born on October 18, 1517, was a Portuguese Jesuit who played a crucial role in the evangelization of Brazil, founding institutions and defending the rights of indigenous people.
† 18/10/1570DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
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Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Giovanni António Canal, known as Canaletto, was born on October 18, 1697. He was one of the greatest Venetian painters, celebrated for his Venetian cityscapes and architectural precision.
† 19/4/1768 - Birth
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry (born October 18, 1926, and died March 18, 2017) was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered the pioneering architect of rock and roll, he revolutionized 20th-century music with timeless anthems like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven".
† 18/3/2017 - Birth
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald, born October 18, 1939, is widely known as the presumed assassin of President John F. Kennedy, one of the most debated events in US history.
† 24/11/1963 - Birth
Howard Shore
Howard Shore (b. 1946) is an acclaimed Canadian composer. His masterful and epic work on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy earned him multiple Oscars and set the standard of excellence for high fantasy film music.
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Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova, born on October 18, 1956, is one of the greatest tennis players in history, with 18 Grand Slam titles. In addition to her success in sport, she was also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme, born October 18, 1960, is a Belgian actor and martial artist, famous for his roles in action films such as "Bloodsport" and "Kickboxer", becoming an icon of martial arts cinema.
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Pedro Molkov
Portugal
Pedro Molkov was born, one of the members of the band Delfins, contributing to the band's success in the 90s.
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Chris Shiflett
EUA
Chris Shiflett, guitarist for Foo Fighters, known for his contribution to the band's sound and his work with other bands, was born.
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Execution of Antonio José da Silva
António José da Silva (born May 8, 1705, and died October 18, 1739), commonly known as "The Jew", was a notable Portuguese playwright. He became famous for his rich operas and comedies, such as "Guerras do Alecrim e Manjerona", before being tragically executed by the Inquisition.
† 18/10/1739 - History
Foundation of the Lisbon Volunteer Firefighters Association
On October 18, 1868, the Lisbon Volunteer Firefighters Association was founded, one of the oldest corporations in Portugal, playing a fundamental role in protecting and helping the population.
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Departure of the Luanda Paquete with Political Prisoners
On October 18, 1936, the Luanda liner left Lisbon transporting political prisoners to the Tarrafal Concentration Camp, in Cape Verde, marking the beginning of one of the most repressive periods of the Salazar regime.
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1st Edition of RTP's Telejornal
On October 18, 1959, RTP broadcast the first edition of Telejornal, presented by Mário Pires. This event marked the beginning of regular news broadcasts on Portuguese television.
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Entrega da Lancha NRP Dragão à Marinha Portuguesa
On October 18, 1984, the speedboat NRP Dragão was delivered to the Portuguese Navy. This vessel played a crucial role in defending coastal waters and monitoring Portugal's maritime borders.
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Launch of the Galileo Space Mission
On October 18, 1989, NASA launched the Galileo Space Mission, with the aim of studying Jupiter and its moons.
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Opening of the Guggenheim Museum
On October 18, 1997, the Guggenheim Museum opened in Bilbao, Spain.
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Javier Solana becomes High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Javier Solana of Spain was the first to hold the position of High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, serving from 1999 to 2009.