Birth
Jean Van Hamme
Bélgica
Jean Van Hamme, the Belgian screenwriter, creator of series such as XIII, Largo Winch, and Thorgal.
DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
- Birth
Garth Ennis
Reino Unido
Garth Ennis, creator of Preacher, one of the most iconic and controversial series in modern comics.
- Birth
Kate Moss
Kate Moss (b. 1974) is the most transgressive and iconic British supermodel of her generation. Subverting the industry mold, her "heroin chic" aesthetic and natural rebelliousness led the 1990s grunge style revolution, making her an unparalleled cultural icon.
- Birth
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly (b. 1979) is an influential Canadian politician. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, she became the face of Canada's diplomacy in an era of complex global tensions. Her agenda focuses on the Indo-Pacific strategy, strengthening ties with the Arctic, and maintaining national influence in vital forums such as the G7 and NATO.
- History
Walter Hallstein becomes President of the European Commission
Bruxelas, Bélgica
Walter Hallstein of Germany was the first President of the European Commission, serving from 1958 to 1967. He is known for promoting European integration and being one of the architects of the European Common Market.
- History
Creation of Stellantis by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA
EUA/França
The merger between the PSA group (Peugeot, Citroën and Opel) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles creates Stellantis, resulting in a synergy of 8.4 billion euros and forming one of the largest car manufacturers in the world.