Birth
Georges Bizet
Georges Bizet, born October 25, 1838, was a French composer, best known for the opera "Carmen". He passed away on June 3, 1875, leaving an indelible mark on the world of opera.
† 3/6/1875DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Birth
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso (born October 25, 1881, and died April 8, 1973) was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. Co-founder of the Cubist movement, his inexhaustible creativity revolutionized the visual arts, leaving an indelible mark on modern culture with works like "Guernica".
† 8/4/1973 - Birth
Humberto de Campos
Humberto de Campos, born on October 25, 1886, was a Brazilian writer and politician, known for his literary and essayistic work.
† 5/12/1934 - Birth
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd, born October 25, 1888, was an American aviator and explorer, famous for his expeditions to the South Pole. He died on March 11, 1957.
† 11/3/1957 - Birth
Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler, born October 25, 1941, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer known for her novels about family relationships.
- Birth
Chad Smith
Chad Smith (b. 1961) is an acclaimed American drummer. Serving as the rhythmic engine of the Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988, his powerful technique and infectious groove secured him, alongside his bandmates, a prominent place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- History
Anniversary of the Conquest of Lisbon
On October 25, 1147, Lisbon was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques and the crusaders, marking one of the most important dates in the history of Portugal.
- History
Anniversary of the Inauguration of the New Estádio da Luz
On October 25, 2003, the new Estádio da Luz was inaugurated, one of the largest football stadiums in Europe and home to Sport Lisboa e Benfica.