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Historical events for
Saturday, 29 June 2024

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  • Birth

    Azedo Gneco

    Azedo Gneco, Portuguese lawyer and politician, known for his work in the labor movement.

  • Birth

    Bernard Herrmann

    Bernard Herrmann (born June 29, 1911, and died December 24, 1975) was a revolutionary American composer. His genius in creating atmospheres of tension for Alfred Hitchcock in films like "Psycho" and "Vertigo" changed film music forever.

    † 24/12/1975
  • Birth

    Henry Viana

    Portugal

    Henrique Viana, Portuguese actor known for his work in cinema and television.

  • Birth

    Margarida Carpenter

    Portugal

    Margarida Carpinteiro, Portuguese actress, known for her roles in soap operas and theater.

  • Birth

    Pedro Santana Lopes

    Celebration of the birthday of Pedro Santana Lopes, former leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and former Prime Minister of Portugal, known for his charismatic style and focus on urban development.

  • Birth

    Emídio Guerreiro

    Emídio Guerreiro, Portuguese politician and resister, known for his fight against the Salazar regime.

  • History

    Opening of the Soares dos Reis Museum

    Celebration of the inauguration of the Soares dos Reis Museum in 1840, the first Public Art Museum in Portugal. The museum is housed in the Palácio dos Carrancas, a historic building that in itself is an important architectural landmark.

  • History

    Apartheid Institution

    Commemoration of the official beginning of the apartheid regime in South Africa in 1949.

  • History

    Creation of the Transpraia Company

    Commemoration of the creation of the Transpraia transport company in 1960. The history of Transpraia dates back to a period when Costa da Caparica was not yet a tourist destination known worldwide for its beautiful sandy beaches. In the 1950s, two industrialists from the region, Canas Cardim and Casimiro Pinto, decided to invest in tourism. The project then arose to install a railway line along the beach, connecting Costa da Caparica to Cabo Espichel, a distance of more than 20 kilometers, with the aim of ending the isolation of the coastline and creating a unique tourist product.

  • History

    Anniversary of the Escape from Alcoentre

    Commemoration of the escape of prisoners from Alcoentre prison in 1975. The escape from Alcoentre prison, which took place on June 29, 1975, was one of the biggest and most daring escapes in Portuguese penitentiary history.

  • History

    José Saramago Foundation anniversary

    Celebration of the founding of the institution dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the work of writer José Saramago.

  • History

    St. Peter's Day

    Celebration dedicated to Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

  • History

    World Scleroderma Day

    Raising awareness about scleroderma, an autoimmune disease.

  • History

    Pope's Day

    Celebration dedicated to the Pope and his role in the Catholic Church.

  • History

    International Mud Day

    Celebration of the day dedicated to mud, encouraging outdoor games and activities.

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    History

    Seychelles National Day

    Seychelles National Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 29 June 1976.

  • Sport

    Rosa Mota's birthday

    Portuguese Olympic athlete, winner of the marathon at the 1988 Olympic Games.

  • Sport

    Josef Masopust's Birthday

    Czech footballer, considered one of the best players in the history of Czechoslovak football.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Portland I

    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

    Teresa Sobtiz's birthday

    Portuguese actress, known for her work in theater and television.