Historical events for
Monday, 24 June 2024
- Birth
Yvan Delporte
Bélgica
Yvan Delporte, the Belgian editor and screenwriter, essential collaborator on series such as Smurfs and Spirou et Fantasio.
- Birth
Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star)
Hope Sandoval (b. 1966) is a hypnotic American singer and songwriter. Her enigmatic, melancholic, and smooth voice elevated Mazzy Star to the status of dream pop and 90s alternative rock legends.
- Birth
Andy McCluskey (OMD)
Andy McCluskey (b. 1959) is a talented British musician and vocalist. As co-founder of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), he was a synth-pop pioneer, creating brilliant electronic melodies that defined the 80s.
- Birth
Bernardo Sassetti
Portugal
Bernardo Joaquim da Costa Sassetti, Portuguese pianist and composer, known for his jazz and classical music.
- Birth
Mariana Mortágua
With a PhD in Economics, Mariana Mortágua has become the leading figure of the Left Bloc thanks to her surgical and technically ruthless interventions in the commissions of inquiry into the Portuguese banking sector. As coordinator of the party, she represents an urban, intellectual left focused on combating financial and real estate speculation.
- Birth
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (b. 1987) is an extraordinary Argentine footballer. Widely considered the greatest in history, his dribbling ability and vision earned him eight Ballon d'Or awards and the supreme crown of the 2022 World Cup.
- History
Battle of S. Mamede
Historical event in Portugal, marking the battle in which D. Afonso Henriques defeated the forces of his mother, D. Teresa, in 1128
- History
Beginning of "Seen by the Censorship Committee"
Beginning of the practice of censorship by the Portuguese government in 1926, marking a period of restrictions on press freedom
- History
Inauguration of the S. João Bridge
Railway bridge over the Douro River, in Porto, opened in 1970
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National Gypsy Day
Annual celebration that celebrates gypsy culture and draws attention to the difficulties and social exclusion faced by the community
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Saint John the Baptist Day
Annual celebration of Saint John the Baptist, recognized as the patron saint of several locations in Portugal and famous for baptizing Jesus Christ. Saint John's Day is celebrated on June 24th in Portugal, with the festivities starting the day before, the 23rd. In several locations, the 24th is a public holiday, allowing for a more joyful and commitment-free celebration.
- Sport
EURO 2024: Croácia 🇭🇷🇮🇹 Itália - 20:00 GMT - Leipzig na SportTV
Euro 2024 - Fase de Grupos - Grupo B
- Sport
EURO 2024: Albânia 🇦🇱🇪🇸 Espanha - 20:00 GMT - Düsseldorf na SportTV
Euro 2024 - Fase de Grupos - Grupo B