Birth
D. Maria Teresa de Bragança
D. Maria Teresa de Bragança, born on November 1, 1855, was Infanta of Portugal. He died on February 12, 1944.
† 19/5/1795DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
- Birth
Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane, born November 1, 1871, was an American writer, author of "The Red Badge of Courage".
† 23/8/1973 - Birth
Saul Dias
Saul Dias, born on November 1, 1902, was a Portuguese poet. He passed away on February 19, 1983.
† 19/2/1983 - Birth
Victory of the Angels
Victoria de los Angeles, born November 1, 1923, was a Spanish opera singer.
† 15/1/2005 - Birth
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett, born November 1, 1957, is an American musician and actor, winner of four Grammys.
- Birth
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis (b. 1962) is a charismatic American singer and songwriter. As the lead vocalist and co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, his inexhaustible on-stage energy and unique vocal style, fusing rock, funk, and rap, helped catapult the band to global stardom.
- Birth
Daniela Melchior
Portugal
Daniela Melchior dos Reis Lopes Pereira, actress known for her role in the film "Suicide Squad" (@danielamelchior).
- History
Premiere of William Shakespeare's Othello
On November 1, 1604, William Shakespeare's play "Othello" premiered at Whitehall Palace, London.
- History
Great Lisbon Earthquake
On November 1, 1755, the Great Lisbon Earthquake, followed by a tsunami, destroyed a large part of the city, causing thousands of deaths.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the IWC Portugieser watch
The IWC Portugieser, known for its large diameter and elegant design, was launched in 1939 and is one of IWC's most iconic models.
- History
Hitler's suicide confirmed
On November 1, 1945, British authorities confirmed Hitler's suicide, based on evidence found in the Berlin bunker.
- History
Karol Wojtyla ordained father
On November 1, 1946, Karol Wojtyla, future Pope John Paul II, was ordained a priest.
- History
Attempted assassination of Harry S. Truman
Washington, D.C., EUA
Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola attempted to assassinate Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the USA - Democratic Party, at Blair House in Washington, D.C. Torresola was killed and Collazo was arrested.
- History
First Hydrogen Bomb Test (Ivy Mike)
The United States successfully detonates the world's first hydrogen (thermonuclear) bomb, code-named Ivy Mike, at the Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The test marked an unprecedented escalation in the global nuclear arms race.
- History
John F. Kennedy wins the elections
On November 1, 1960, John F. Kennedy wins the US presidential election.
- History
Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day
Antígua e Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 1 November 1981. Celebrations include parades, cultural events and parties.
- History
Entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty
On November 1, 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into force, officially forming the European Union.
- History
Mandela wins multiracial elections in South Africa
Celebration of Freedom Day in South Africa, a historic national holiday commemorating the first post-apartheid democratic and multiracial elections, held in 1994.
- History
Jean-Claude Trichet becomes President of the ECB
Frankfurt, Alemanha
Jean-Claude Trichet of France served as President of the European Central Bank from 2003 to 2011. His tenure was marked by the response to the 2008 global financial crisis.
- History
Garrett McNamara surfs giant wave in Nazaré
On November 1, 2011, Garrett McNamara surfs a giant 78-foot (23.77 meter) wave in Nazaré, setting a world record.
- History
Mario Draghi returns as President of the ECB
Frankfurt, Alemanha
Italy's Mario Draghi was President of the European Central Bank from 2011 to 2019. He is known for his expansive monetary policies and famous "whatever it takes" speech to save the euro.
- History
Federica Mogherini becomes High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Italy's Federica Mogherini held the role from 2014 to 2019, focusing on strengthening the EU's foreign and security policy.
- History
Christine Lagarde becomes President of the ECB
Frankfurt, Alemanha
Christine Lagarde of France is the current President of the European Central Bank, taking up the role in 2019. She is the first woman to hold this position and has focused on issues such as post-crisis monetary policy and the green transition.
- —History
Algerian National Day
Algerian Independence Day celebration, commemorating independence from France on July 5, 1962.
- —Culture
November Proverb
Popular saying: "November at the door, frost in the vegetable garden". The age-old warning that the first severe colds of the year are arriving, requiring preparation to protect the crops.