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G. E. Moore
G. E. Moore, born November 4, 1873, was an important British philosopher in ethics and the philosophy of language.
† 4/11/1958DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Saturday, 4 November 2023
- Birth
Oscar Lorenzo Fernandez
Oscar Lorenzo Fernández, born on November 4, 1897, was an important Spanish conductor and composer in classical music.
† 27/8/1948 - Birth
Art Carney
Art Carney, born November 4, 1918, was an American actor famous for his role in the series "The Honeymooners".
† 9/11/2003 - Birth
Gerald Bloncourt
Gérald Bloncourt, French-Haitian photographer born in 1926, documented Portuguese emigration to France in the 60s and 70s. He passed away on October 29, 2018 at the age of 92.
† 29/10/2018 - Birth
Manuel Rui
Manuel Rui, born on November 4, 1941, is an Angolan poet, recognized for his literary work.
- Birth
Julião Sarmento
Julião Sarmento (born November 4, 1948, and died May 4, 2021) was one of the most international Portuguese visual artists. His multidisciplinary work, which crosses painting, video, and art installation, is an undeniable reference in global contemporary art.
† 4/5/2021 - Birth
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey, born November 4, 1969, is an Oscar-winning American actor, known for films such as "Dallas Buyers Club".
- Birth
Luís Figo
Luís Figo, born on November 4, 1972, is a Portuguese football player, considered one of the biggest stars in world football.
- History
Inauguration of the D. Maria Pia Bridge
On November 4, 1877, the D. Maria Pia railway bridge was inaugurated, allowing trains to arrive in the city of Porto.
- History
UNESCO Constitution
On November 4, 1946, UNESCO was created, an organization dedicated to education, science and culture.
- History
Dwight Eisenhower is elected president of the USA
On November 4, 1952, Dwight Eisenhower was elected president of the United States.
- History
Mónica Bettencourt Dias recognized by the European Molecular Biology Organization
Mónica Bettencourt Dias (b. 1973) is a prestigious Portuguese scientist and biochemist, internationally recognized for her work in cell biology. As Director of the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), she leads cutting-edge projects in genetic and molecular research.
- History
Bill Clinton is elected president of the USA
On November 4, 1992, Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States.
- History
Largest iceberg in the world breaks in two
On November 4, 2003, the world's largest iceberg broke in two after a violent storm in the Antarctic.