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Historical events for
Friday, 19 January 2024

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  • Birth

    James Watt

    Scottish engineer, fundamental to the Industrial Revolution with his innovations in the steam engine

    † 25/8/1819
  • Birth

    Edgar Allan Poe

    American writer, creator of the modern model of detective novel with "The Murders of the Rue de Morgue"

    † 7/10/1849
  • Birth

    Paul Cézanne

    Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter, often described as the "father of modern art." His work explored the geometric structure of form and decisively influenced movements like Cubism, serving as a bridge between 19th-century impressionism and 20th-century avant-garde.

    † 22/10/1906
  • Birth

    Patricia Highsmith

    American novelist, author of psychological thrillers, such as "Strangers on a Train" and the "Ripley" series

    † 4/2/1995
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    Eugene de Andrade

    Portuguese poet, author of "As Mãos e os Frutos", awarded the Camões Prize and other distinctions

    † 13/6/2005
  • Birth

    Dolly Parton

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    American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, acclaimed worldwide as the "Queen of Country Music." Author and performer of immortal hits such as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "9 to 5," she stood out for her prolific talent, charismatic presence, and immense humanitarian impact through the Imagination Library children's literacy program. She passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, in Nashville, Tennessee.

    † 25/8/2026
  • Birth

    Steven MacKinnon

    Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon (b. 1964) is the Liberal Party’s parliamentary strategist. With extensive experience in political coordination, he is responsible for ensuring the passage of government legislation and the stability of legislative operations in an often fragmented parliament.

  • History

    Wellington toma Ciudad Rodrigo

    During the Napoleonic Wars, British forces led by the Duke of Wellington capture the Spanish city of Ciudad Rodrigo

  • History

    Apple Lisa launch

    First personal computer to utilize a graphical user interface and a mouse