Birth
Paul Valéry
França
Paul Valéry, born on October 30, 1871, was a French writer and poet, author of "A Jovem Parca" and "A Dança".
† 20/7/1945DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Monday, 30 October 2023
- Birth
Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound, born on October 30, 1885, was an American writer and poet, an important figure in modernist poetry.
† 1/11/1972 - Birth
Jean-Michel Charlier
Jean-Michel Charlier, born October 30, 1924, was a Belgian illustrator and comic book writer. He passed away on July 10, 1989.
† 10/7/1989 - Birth
Louis Malle
Louis Malle, born on October 30, 1932, was a French filmmaker, known for films such as "The Breath in the Heart".
† 23/11/1995 - Birth
António Barreto
António Barreto, born on October 30, 1942, is a Portuguese politician and sociologist, known for his work on social issues in Portugal.
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Diego Armando Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona, born on October 30, 1960, was an Argentine footballer, considered one of the greatest of all time.
† 25/11/2020 - Birth
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona (born October 30, 1960, and died November 25, 2020) was a genius Argentine footballer. His transcendental talent led Argentina to glory in the 1986 World Cup, elevating him to a cultural symbol of almost religious proportions.
† 25/11/2020 - Birth
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale (b. 1965) is a charismatic British singer and guitarist. Fronting Bush, his fusion of catchy melodies with distorted guitars conquered the global alternative rock market.
- Birth
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham (b. 1987) is a pioneering American model and activist. As the most recognizable face of the body positive movement, she broke decades of physical and ideological barriers by imposing body diversity and full acceptance on the world's most elitist runways.
- Birth
MARO
Mariana Secca, known as MARO (b. 1994), is a sophisticated Portuguese singer and multi-instrumentalist. With a unique musicality crossing pop, fado, and global influences, she represented Portugal at Eurovision and has collaborated with international music giants.
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Peace Treaty of Segovia
On October 30, 1411, the Peace Treaty of Segovia was signed between Portugal and Castile.
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Birth of Jigoro Kano
Jigoro Kano, founder of judo, was born on October 30, 1860, in Mikage, near the city of Kobe, Japan.
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Tsar Nicholas II promises reforms
On October 30, 1905, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia promises a representative parliament, a constitution and freedom of the press and association.
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Fascist government of Benito Mussolini
On October 30, 1922, Benito Mussolini presented the fascist government of Italy.
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Launch of NRP Sagres
The Portuguese training ship NRP Sagres was launched on October 30, 1937.
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Portugal announces neutrality in World War II
On October 30, 1938, Salazar announced his intention to keep Portugal neutral in World War II.
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Broadcast of "The War of the Worlds"
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles made the famous radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds", causing panic among listeners.
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Inauguration of the Santa Clara Bridge in Coimbra
The Santa Clara Bridge in Coimbra was inaugurated on October 30, 1954.
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Completion of the Channel Tunnel
Construction of the Channel Tunnel, linking the United Kingdom to France, was completed on October 30, 1990.
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Gulbenkian Poetry Prize
On October 30, 2004, the Gulbenkian Poetry Prize was awarded to Magali Mantagué and Max de Carvalho for the French translation of Herberto Helder's poetry.
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Stern Report on Climate Change
On October 30, 2006, the Stern report on climate change was published, highlighting Portugal, Spain and France as the European countries most affected by global warming.