Birth
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse, born December 31, 1869, was a French painter and central figure of modernism. She died on November 2, 1954.
† 2/11/1954DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Sunday, 31 December 2023
- Birth
Andy Summers
Inglaterra
Andy Summers, guitarist for The Police, was born, bringing a unique sound to the band with his jazz and rock influences.
- Birth
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948, and died May 17, 2012), globally known as Donna Summer, was a legendary American singer and songwriter. Universally acclaimed as the "Queen of Disco", she dominated global dance floors with timeless hits like "I Feel Love".
† 17/5/2012 - Birth
Tom Hamilton
Estados Unidos
Tom Hamilton, bassist for Aerosmith, known for his essential role in shaping the band's signature sound.
- Birth
Malcolm Young
Glasgow, Escócia
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of the band AC/DC, responsible for creating many of the guitar riffs that defined the band's sound, was born.
- Birth
Harry Harkimo
Nationally famous for hosting the Finnish version of "The Apprentice" and for owning the Jokerit hockey club, Harry "Hjallis" Harkimo is a billionaire who introduced a business-oriented and populist style to parliament. He founded the "Now Movement" (Liike Nyt), promising quick decisions based on citizens' digital voting.
- History
Beginning of the Outbreak in Wuhan
Wuhan, China
Chinese authorities inform the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of a new pneumonia of unknown cause in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province.
- Sport
Logan Sargeant
Estados Unidos da America
Formula 1 driver stops Williams, United StatesFormula 1 driver stops Williams, United States