Historical events for
Thursday, 18 January 2024
- Birth
Cary Grant
British-American actor, considered one of the greatest icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood
† 29/11/1986 - Birth
Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo
Chemical engineer and Portuguese politician, Prime Minister in the V Constitutional Government
† 10/7/2004 - Birth
Gui
Luís Rodrigues, bassist of the band Xutos & Pontapés, known for his skill on bass and for his essential role in the band's composition and arrangements
- Birth
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis (b. 1971) is a dark and influential American vocalist. The frontman of Korn, with his disturbing vocal style mixing murmurs, screams, and scat singing, was the absolute pioneer of the nu-metal movement in the 90s.
- Birth
Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola (b. 1979) is the voice of parliamentary democracy in the EU. With an assertive profile, she focuses her work on defending the Rule of Law, institutional transparency, and bringing young citizens closer to the European project, as a staunch defender of Europe’s territorial integrity.
- History
Acclaim of D. Fernando as King of Portugal
D. Fernando is acclaimed King of Portugal, succeeding D. Pedro I
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Proclamation of the German Empire
William I proclaims the constitution of the German Empire at Versailles
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Beginning of the Versailles Peace Conference
The Versailles Peace Conference on the Great War begins, with Egas Moniz heading the Portuguese delegation
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Revolt of the Glassmakers of Marinha Grande
Revolt of glassmakers against the National Labor Statute of the Oliveira Salazar dictatorship
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Concorde's first commercial flight
The first commercial flight of the Concorde supersonic plane takes place, between London and Bahrain
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Presentation of the Airbus A380
Official presentation of the largest commercial aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380
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International Laughter Day
Worldwide celebration dedicated to the benefits of laughter for physical and mental health
- History
Glassmaker's Day
Celebration of Glassmaker's Day in Portugal, in memory of the revolt of glassmakers in Marinha Grande in 1934