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Historical events for
Saturday, 24 February 2024

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  • Birth

    Teófilo Braga's birthday

    Portuguese politician, writer, and essayist (1843-1924). Second President of the First Portuguese Republic, he stood out not only for his political mandate but for being one of the most influential intellectuals in national culture of his time.

    † 28/1/1924
  • Birth

    Steve Jobs

    American visionary and Apple co-founder (1955-2011). His genius redefined personal computing, the mobile phone industry, and entertainment, leaving an unparalleled legacy of design and innovation in global technology.

    † 5/10/2011
  • Birth

    Alain Prost

    Alain Prost (b. 1955) is a brilliant former French Formula 1 driver. Nicknamed "The Professor" for his surgical driving, he won four world titles and starred in an epic rivalry with Senna that marked the history of the competition.

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    History

    Saint Ethelbert

    King of Kent and the first English monarch to convert to Christianity (560-616). His legacy is marked by an unparalleled example of religious tolerance and fundamental support for the construction of cathedrals and churches.

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    History

    Saint Sergius (Martyr)

    Christian martyr revered for his unwavering faith. His life of testimony and courage in the face of adversity inspires perseverance and Christian devotion.

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    History

    Saint Lazarus (Monk)

    9th-century Christian monk and martyr. He stood out for his courage and firmness in defending sacred art during the harsh period of iconoclastic persecutions.

  • History

    Establishment of the Gregorian Calendar

    Pope Gregory XIII promulgates the bull establishing the Gregorian calendar. This reform corrected the lag of the old Julian calendar, becoming the most widely used time measurement system in the world.

  • History

    Estonian Independence Day

    Estónia

    Date marking Estonia's declaration of independence from Russia in 1918. A fundamental historic milestone that established the country as a sovereign and democratic state.

  • History

    Presentation of the National Health Service

    Minister of Social Affairs, António Arnault, presents the foundations of the National Health Service (SNS). The Portuguese State thus historically enshrines universal and general access to healthcare for the entire population.

  • History

    Foundation of WhatsApp

    On February 24, 2009, WhatsApp Inc. was legally founded, responsible for the development of the eponymous instant messaging application that revolutionized mobile communication on a planetary scale.

  • History

    WhatsApp launch

    Global

    Launch of the popular instant messaging application. This platform revolutionized digital communication, simplifying the global sharing of text, voice, and video messages on a worldwide scale.

  • History

    World Bartender Day

    Date celebrating the art of mixology and professionalism in the bar industry. Established in 2018 from the Oceanic competition "The Perfect Blend", the event honors the talent, creativity, and service excellence these specialists deliver daily in the global hospitality industry.

  • History

    Dia do Festival das Lanternas (元宵节, Yuanxiao Jie)

    China

    Celebrado no 15º dia do primeiro mês lunar, marcando o fim das celebrações do Ano Novo Chinês. Durante o festival, as pessoas penduram e acendem lanternas coloridas, resolvem enigmas das lanternas, comem bolinhas de arroz glutinoso chamadas Yuanxiao ou Tangyuan, e participam de desfiles com danças de dragão e leão. O festival simboliza a união familiar e a esperança por um futuro próspero.

  • Sport

    Cristiano Ronaldo's 1st Goal for National Teams

    Young Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal in a Portugal shirt in an Under-15 match against South Africa in Rio Maior. It was the start of the journey of the greatest goalscorer in the history of international football.