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James Boswell
James Boswell, born October 29, 1740, was a Scottish diarist and biographer, known for his biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson.
† 19/5/1795DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Sunday, 29 October 2023
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Wilfred Rhodes
Wilfred Rhodes, born on October 29, 1877, was an English cricketer, considered one of the best of his time.
† 23/8/1973 - Birth
Tibet (Gilbert Gascard)
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Tibet (Gilbert Gascard), the creator of Ric Hochet and Chick Bill, popular mystery and western series.
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Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss, born October 29, 1947, is an American actor famous for films such as "Jaws" and "The Goodbye Girl".
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José Barata-Moura
José Barata-Moura, born on October 29, 1948, is a Portuguese philosopher, academic and musician.
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Carlos Paião
Carlos Paião (1952-1988) was a prolific singer-songwriter and composer, responsible for some of the greatest hits in Portuguese popular music. With unique creativity and memorable lyrics like "Playback," he left an indelible legacy in national pop culture.
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Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith (b. 1971) is a powerful conservative voice that frequently challenges Ottawa’s federal authority. Focused on provincial sovereignty and developing the energy sector (oil sands and pipelines), she is a central figure in the debate on federalism and the Western Canadian economy.
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Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder, born October 29, 1971, is an American actress known for films such as "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands".
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Red Cross Foundation
The Red Cross was founded on October 29, 1863, with the aim of “protecting the wounded and sick in war”, led by Henri Dunant.
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Creation of the National Olympic Committee
On October 29, 1910, the National Olympic Committee was created, marking the beginning of the national Olympic organization.
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Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye
The Republic of Türkiye was proclaimed on October 29, 1923, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
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Beginning of the Tarrafal concentration camp
The Portuguese authorities opened the Tarrafal concentration camp, in Cape Verde, on October 29, 1936, with the arrival of the first 152 political prisoners.
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Sending the first email
On October 29, 1969, Leonard Kleinrock sent the first electronic message, "LO", to Douglas Engelbart, marking the beginning of electronic mail.
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Appointment of Cavaco Silva as Prime Minister
On October 29, 1985, Aníbal Cavaco Silva was appointed to form the X Constitutional Government.
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Turkish National Day
Celebration of Turkish Republic Day, marking the founding of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 1923.