Historical events for
Saturday, 10 February 2024
- 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).
- —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.
- Culture
Launch of the 1st issue of the newspaper "O Diabo"
One of the most notable weeklies of the post-revolutionary period in Portugal appears.