Birth
David Gilmour
Inglaterra
David Gilmour, guitarist and vocalist for Pink Floyd, known for his influential guitar style and contribution to the band's signature sound, was born.
DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Saturday, 6 January 2024
- Birth
Daniel Chapo
Daniel Chapo (b. 1977) is the 5th President of Mozambique, having won the 2024 elections as the face of Frelimo’s renewal. A former Governor of Inhambane and jurist, his term is marked by the challenge of restoring post-electoral stability, fighting the insurgency in Cabo Delgado, and driving natural gas exploration as a national development engine.
- Birth
Ana Garcia Martins
Portugal
Portuguese journalist, commentator, and comedian (1981- ). Known digitally as "A Pipoca Mais Doce", she established herself as one of the most influential and sharp voices in the entertainment and social media landscape in Portugal.
- Birth
Alex Turner
Alex Turner (b. 1986) is a brilliant British vocalist and lyricist. The frontman of Arctic Monkeys stood out for his astute, observational poetry, guiding the band from indie rock phenomenon to global alternative rock stardom.
- Birth
Syd Barrett
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett, guitarist and singer was a founding member of the band Pink Floyd, born in 1946.
- History
François-Xavier Ortoli becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
François-Xavier Ortoli of France was President of the European Commission from 1973 to 1977. His term saw the first enlargement of the EEC, with the accession of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark.
- History
Roy Jenkins becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Roy Jenkins of the United Kingdom served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981. He is remembered for his role in implementing the European Monetary System.
- History
Gaston Thorn becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Gaston Thorn of Luxembourg was President of the European Commission from 1981 to 1985. He promoted European integration and the creation of the single market.
- History
Jacques Delors becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Jacques Delors of France was President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995. He is known for his initiatives to create the European single market and for promoting economic and monetary integration.
- History
Jacques Santer becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Jacques Santer, from Luxembourg, served as President of the European Commission from 1995 to 1999. His term was marked by preparations for the introduction of the euro as a single currency.
- History
Romano Prodi becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Romano Prodi of Italy was President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. He is remembered for his role in expanding the European Union to include 10 new member states in 2004.
- History
José Manuel Barroso becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
José Manuel Barroso of Portugal served as President of the European Commission from 2004 to 2014. During his tenure, he dealt with the global financial crisis and the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone.
- History
Jean-Claude Juncker becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Jean-Claude Juncker of Luxembourg was President of the European Commission from 2014 to 2019. He focused on issues such as the digital single market, the energy union and the response to the migration crisis.
- History
Ursula von der Leyen becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Ursula von der Leyen from Germany is the first woman to hold this position and has focused on issues such as the green transition and post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Twelfthday
Cristandade
Three Kings' Day marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to the Baby Jesus. It is celebrated annually on January 6th and traditionally marks the end of the Christmas period.