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Historical events for
Saturday, 10 February 2024

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  • Birth

    Bertolt Brecht

    One of the most influential playwrights of the 20th century.

  • Birth

    Sebastião da Gama

    The "Poet of Arrábida" who left too soon, but left behind an immense work of love for nature and life. Author of "Serra-Mãe", his poetry is a hymn to the Setúbal mountains and the purity of the pedagogical gaze he dedicated to his students.

  • Birth

    Jerry Goldsmith

    Jerry Goldsmith (born February 10, 1929, and died July 21, 2004) was a versatile and innovative American composer. With soundtracks for "Alien", "Chinatown", and "Star Trek", his music swung brilliantly between orchestration and electronic avant-garde.

    † 21/7/2004
  • Birth

    Louise Glück

    American poet and essayist. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020, her work is known for its emotional intensity and for transforming personal experience into universal myth.

  • Birth

    Mark Spitz

    The man who made history in Munich 1972 by winning 7 gold medals, all world records. His iconic mustache became a symbol of an era where swimming found its first major global media hero.

  • Birth

    Cliff Burton

    Cliff Burton (born February 10, 1962, and died September 27, 1986) was an extraordinary American bassist. His mastery of music theory and classical compositions elevated Metallica's early albums to metal masterpieces before his tragic passing in a bus crash.

    † 27/9/1986
  • Birth

    Laura Dern

    Daughter of Hollywood legends, Laura Dern forged her own path with intense and versatile performances. From her iconic role in "Jurassic Park" to her award-winning performance in "Marriage Story", she is one of the most respected faces in contemporary cinema.

  • Birth

    Yeo-jeong Jo

    The South Korean actress who mesmerized the world with her performance in "Parasites" (2019).

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    History

    Saint Scholastica

    Sister of Saint Benedict and patron saint of Benedictine nuns; is invoked as the dispenser of rain.

  • History

    Vasco da Gama's departure for his second trip to the East

    Vasco da Gama leaves Lisbon with an imposing armada of 20 ships. This second expedition was decisive in consolidating Portuguese naval dominance in the Indian Ocean, establishing the first trading posts and forever changing the world's trade routes.

  • History

    Launch of the ship "Funchal"

    The "Packet of Portugal". Launched in Denmark, Funchal became the pride of the national merchant navy. For decades, it was the symbol of luxury travel and the emotional connection between the continent, Madeira and the world.

  • History

    Dia de Ano Novo Lunar - Ano Novo Chinês - Ano do Dragão

    Celebração do Ano Novo Lunar Chinês, marcando o início de um novo ano no calendário lunissolar tradicional chinês. Observado por comunidades chinesas e sinofônicas, relacionado ao Festival das Lanternas e celebrações semelhantes em outras culturas asiáticas.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Hyderabad

    Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.