Birth
Jean-Antoine Lépine
França
Jean-Antoine Lépine, French watchmaker, known for the invention of Lépine platinum, which revolutionized watchmaking.
† 19/5/1814DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Monday, 1 January 2024
- Birth
Antonio Rosa Coat
Portugal
António Rosa Casaco, former PIDE inspector, controversial figure in Portuguese history.
† 30/9/2006 - Birth
Jacques Le Goff
Jacques Le Goff (born January 1, 1924, and died April 1, 2014) was a notable French historian. Considered one of the world's leading experts on the medieval period, he fundamentally altered the academic perception of the Middle Ages through his approach focused on mentalities and historical anthropology.
† 1/4/2014 - Birth
Kumba Yala
Kumba Yala (born January 1, 1953, and died April 1, 2014) was a Guinean politician and President of Guinea-Bissau between 2000 and 2003. His political career was marked by periods of severe instability in the country, having been deposed by a military coup.
† 1/4/2014 - Birth
Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Jean-Benoît Dunckel (b. 1969) is a sophisticated French musician and producer. As half of the duo Air, his mastery of analog synthesizers helped create the masterpiece "Moon Safari", redefining electronic pop and the "French Touch" movement.
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Gayton McKenzie
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and leader of the Patriotic Alliance, Gayton McKenzie (b. 1974) is one of the GNU’s most mediated figures. With a background of personal rehabilitation and business success, he uses his office to promote social cohesion and support for disadvantaged communities through entertainment and sport.
- Birth
Eiichiro Oda
Japão
Eiichiro Oda, creator of One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history.
- Birth
Sara Aagesen
Third Vice President and Minister for the Ecological Transition of Spain in Pedro Sánchez's government (1976- ). An engineer by training, she took the lead in transforming the country's environmental and energy policies.
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Haiti Independence Day
Haiti
Haitian Independence Day celebration, commemorating independence from France on January 1, 1804. Celebrations include parades, official ceremonies and cultural events.
- History
Sidónio Pais' birthday
Fourth President of the First Portuguese Republic. Military and political. Mandate: 1918.
- History
Acquisition of Opel by General Motors
Alemanha
General Motors has acquired a significant stake in Opel, expanding its presence in Europe.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the Rolex Submariner watch
The Rolex Submariner, one of the most iconic dive watches known for its durability and classic design, was launched in September 1953.
- History
Hans Furler becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Hans Furler of Germany served as President of the European Parliament from 1954 to 1956 and again from 1960 to 1962. He is known for his work in strengthening parliamentary cooperation in Europe.
- History
Robert Schuman becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Robert Schuman of France was President of the European Parliament from 1958 to 1960. He is one of the founders of the European Union and known for the Schuman Plan, which laid the foundation for the European Coal and Steel Community.
- History
Cuban Independence Day
Cuba
Cuban Independence Day celebration, commemorating Batista's independence on January 1, 1959. Celebrations include parades, official ceremonies and cultural activities throughout the country.
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Gaetano Martino returns as President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Gaetano Martino of Italy served as President of the European Parliament from 1962 to 1964. He is remembered for his role in signing the Treaties of Rome, which established the EEC and EURATOM.
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Jean Duvieusart becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Jean Duvieusart of Belgium served as President of the European Parliament from 1964 to 1965. He is known for promoting European integration and transnational cooperation.
- History
Acquisition of Audi by Volkswagen
Alemanha
Volkswagen acquired a majority stake in Audi, creating one of the largest automotive conglomerates in the world.
- History
Victor Leemans becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Victor Leemans of Belgium was President of the European Parliament from 1965 to 1966. He focused on strengthening the legislative function of the European Parliament.
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Alain Poher becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Alain Poher of France served as President of the European Parliament from 1966 to 1969. He was also acting president of France on two occasions.
- History
Acquisition of Daihatsu by Toyota
Japão
Toyota acquired a stake in Daihatsu, expanding its product range with small and compact vehicles.
- History
Mario Scelba returns as President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Mario Scelba of Italy was President of the European Parliament from 1969 to 1971. He is remembered for his political career in Italy, including a period as Prime Minister.
- History
Acquisition of Ferrari by Fiat
Itália
Fiat acquired a majority stake in Ferrari, which allowed Fiat to expand its presence in the luxury automobile market.
- History
Walter Behrendt becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Walter Behrendt of Germany served as President of the European Parliament from 1971 to 1973. He worked to increase transparency and public participation in Parliament's activities.
- History
Kurt Waldheim becomes UN Secretary General
ONU
Kurt Waldheim of Austria was the fourth Secretary General, serving from 1972 to 1981, known for his travels to conflict regions.
- History
Cornelis Berkhouwer becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Cornelis Berkhouwer of the Netherlands was President of the European Parliament from 1973 to 1975. He is known for his defense of human rights and civil liberties.
- History
Georges Spénale becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Georges Spénale of France served as President of the European Parliament from 1975 to 1977. He focused on cultural and educational cooperation between member states.
- History
Emilio Colombo becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Emilio Colombo of Italy was President of the European Parliament from 1977 to 1979. He had a distinguished political career, including a period as Prime Minister of Italy.
- History
Simone Veil becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Simone Veil of France was the first woman to be elected President of the European Parliament, serving from 1979 to 1982. She is remembered for her work in human rights and public health.
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Javier Pérez de Cuéllar becomes UN Secretary-General
ONU
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru served as Secretary General from 1982 to 1991, mediating important conflicts such as the Falklands War.
- History
Piet Dankert becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Piet Dankert of the Netherlands served as President of the European Parliament from 1982 to 1984. He promoted transparency and citizen participation in European decision-making.
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Pierre Pflimlin becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Pierre Pflimlin of France was President of the European Parliament from 1984 to 1987. He had a distinguished political career, including a period as Prime Minister of France.
- History
Henry Plumb becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Henry Plumb of the United Kingdom served as President of the European Parliament from 1987 to 1989. He is known for his work on agricultural and rural development policy.
- History
Acquisition of Jaguar by Ford
Reino Unido
Ford acquired Jaguar, integrating it into its luxury division.
- History
Enrique Barón Crespo becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Enrique Barón Crespo of Spain was President of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1992. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
- History
Egon Klepsch becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Egon Klepsch of Germany was President of the European Parliament from 1992 to 1994. He is known for his work on human rights and civil liberties.
- History
Boutros Boutros-Ghali becomes UN Secretary-General
ONU
Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt served from 1992 to 1996, facing global crises such as the Rwandan genocide.
- History
Klaus Hänsch becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Klaus Hänsch of Germany was President of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1997. He promoted transparency and citizen participation in European decisions.
- History
Acquisition of Mini by BMW
Reino Unido
BMW purchased the Mini brand, revitalizing it and launching a new generation of vehicles under the Mini brand.
- History
Kofi Annan becomes UN Secretary-General
ONU
Kofi Annan of Ghana was Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his work revitalizing the UN.
- History
José María Gil-Robles becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
José María Gil-Robles of Spain was President of the European Parliament from 1997 to 1999. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
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Merger of Daimler-Benz with Chrysler
Alemanha/EUA
Daimler-Benz and Chrysler merged to form DaimlerChrysler.
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Acquisition of Kia by Hyundai
Coreia do Sul
Hyundai acquired a significant stake in Kia Motors, forming a larger and more integrated automotive group.
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Nicole Fontaine becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Nicole Fontaine of France was President of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2002. She is known for her work on human rights and civil liberties.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the Swatch Beat watch
Swatch Beat, launched in 1999, introduced the concept of "Internet time", a new way of measuring time based on global time.
- History
Pat Cox becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Pat Cox of Ireland was President of the European Parliament from 2002 to 2004. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the Garmin Forerunner watch
The Garmin Forerunner, known for its advanced GPS and fitness tracking features, was released in 2003 and has become a favorite among runners and athletes.
- History
Josep Borrell becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Josep Borrell of Spain was President of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2007. He is known for his work on human rights and civil liberties.
- History
Jean-Claude Juncker becomes President of the Eurogroup
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Jean-Claude Juncker of Luxembourg was the first president of the Eurogroup, serving from 2005 to 2013.
- History
Ban Ki-moon becomes UN Secretary-General
ONU
South Korea's Ban Ki-moon served as Secretary-General from 2007 to 2016, known for his climate change initiatives.
- History
Hans-Gert Pöttering becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Hans-Gert Pöttering of Germany was President of the European Parliament from 2007 to 2009. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
- History
Acquisition of Land Rover by Tata Motors
Reino Unido
Tata Motors purchased Land Rover and Jaguar from Ford, creating a consolidated automotive group under Tata.
- History
Jerzy Buzek becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Jerzy Buzek of Poland was President of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
- History
Martin Schulz becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Martin Schulz of Germany was President of the European Parliament from 2012 to 2017. He promoted transparency and citizen participation in European decisions.
- History
Antonio Tajani becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Antonio Tajani of Italy was President of the European Parliament from 2017 to 2019. He promoted European integration and interparliamentary cooperation.
- History
António Guterres becomes UN Secretary-General
ONU
António Guterres (b. 1949) is the Secretary-General of the United Nations and former Prime Minister of Portugal. His global leadership focuses on conflict mediation, human rights defense, and the urgent fight against climate change, being one of the most influential voices in international diplomacy.
- History
David Sassoli becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
David Sassoli of Italy was President of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2022. He is known for his work on human rights and civil liberties.
- History
Roberta Metsola becomes President of the European Parliament
Estrasburgo, França
Roberta Metsola, from Malta, is the current President of the European Parliament, taking office in 2022. She promotes transparency and citizen participation in European decisions.
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Sudan National Day
Celebration of Sudan's National Day, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt on January 1, 1956.
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January Proverb
Popular saying: "Good days in January fool those in February". A traditional expression reflecting popular wisdom about the inconstancy and illusion of the weather at the beginning of the year.