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Historical events for
Thursday, 27 June 2024

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    Birth

    🎂 Daniel Helldén

    Daniel Helldén gained notoriety as Stockholm's controversial and revolutionary traffic commissioner, where he redesigned the capital to favor pedestrians and cyclists. As spokesperson for the Green Party, he took that same reforming impetus to the national level, fighting for the total elimination of fossil fuels.

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    Guilhermina Suggia

    Internationally renowned Portuguese cellist, pioneer in solo cello playing and known for her virtuoso performances. Born in 1885.

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    Isabelle Adjani

    Successful French actress, winner of five César Awards. Known for films such as "Queen Margot" and "Possession".

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    Teresa Guilherme

    Portuguese television presenter and producer famous for her work on reality television programs such as"Big Brother."

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    Maria João Monteiro Grancha

    Portuguese jazz singer, recognized for her vocal talent and her collaborations with internationally renowned musicians, e.g. Mário Laginha.

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    Tobey Maguire

    American actor known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the "Spider-Man" film trilogy directed by Sam Raimi.

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    Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer)

    Leigh Nash (b. 1976) is a crystalline American vocalist. As the voice of Sixpence None the Richer, her sweet and nostalgic interpretation immortalized the mega-hit "Kiss Me", one of the biggest pop-rock milestones of the 90s.

  • History

    Day of St. Cyril of Alexandria (Bishop)

    Commemoration of St. Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church, known for his role in defending Christian orthodoxy against heresies in the 5th century.

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    World Industrial Workers Day

    World Industrial Workers Day honors industrial workers for their essential contribution to society, through the goods they produce. The date coincides with the founding, in 1905, of the Industrial Workers of the World, an international union based in Chicago, which defends the rights of industrial workers around the world. Among its famous members are Noam Chomsky (linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social activist), Helen Keller (American author, activist and speaker) and Tom Morello (guitarist Rage Against Machine and Audioslave).

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    Djibouti National Day

    Commemoration of Djibouti's independence from France, celebrating the country's freedom and history.

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    National Prison Guard Day

    Day implemented in 2010 to recognize and celebrate the work of prison guards in ensuring security and order in penitentiary institutions.

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    Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Day

    Celebration of micro, small and medium-sized companies, recognizing their essential contribution to the global economy and job creation.

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    António Costa is elected President of the European Council

    Bruxelas, Bélgica

    António Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was elected President of the European Council in 2024. He is the first Portuguese to hold this position, standing out for his leadership on European issues and his commitment to European integration and solidarity.

  • Sport

    Rali da Polónia

    Polónia

    Rali da Polónia WRC 2024, de 27 a 30 de junho.