Birth
Jean de La Fontaine
French writer Jean de la Fontaine, author of the “Fables”, is born.
† 13/4/1695DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Monday, 8 July 2024
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John D. Rockefeller
EUA
Celebrating the birth of John D. Rockefeller, American oil magnate and philanthropist.
† 23/5/1937 - Birth
Louis Brandt
Suíça
Louis Brandt, founder of Omega, one of the most prestigious watch brands in the world.
† 5/7/1903 - Birth
Tim
Lisboa, Portugal
Tim (real name: António Manuel), lead singer of the band Xutos & Pontapés, known for his striking presence on stage and the impactful lyrics he wrote for the band, was born.
- Birth
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon, American actor known for his roles in films such as "Footloose" and "Apollo 13", is born.
- Birth
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup (b. 1968) is a sophisticated American actor. An Emmy winner for "The Morning Show", he plays Cory Ellison, the charming and Machiavellian television executive whose cold ambition makes him one of corporate drama's most hypnotic figures.
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Beck
Los Angeles, EUA
Bek David Campbell, known artistically as Beck, singer, songwriter and music producer known for his fusion of diverse styles, including rock, folk, hip-hop and electronic music. His debut album, *Mellow Gold*, and the iconic *Odelay* are particularly notable in his catalogue.
- History
National Mutualism Day
Celebration of National Mutualism Day, recognizing the importance of mutual societies in promoting solidarity and social protection, publicizing the work carried out by mutual societies and their positive impacts on communities and, finally, promoting the values of mutualism and encouraging community participation and self-management. The constitution of the first organization took place in 1176, during the reign of D. Afonso Henriques.
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Departure of Vasco da Gama's armada for India
Vasco da Gama's armada leaves Belém, in Lisbon, heading for India. It is made up of the ships São Gabriel, commanded by Vasco da Gama, São Rafael commanded by his brother, Paulo da Gama, the caravel Bérrio and a supply ship. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on May 20, 1498.
- History
Anniversary of the landing in Mindelo of the liberal troops of D. Pedro IV
Anniversary of the landing in Mindelo of the liberal troops of D. Pedro IV.
- History
Manuel de Arriaga's birthday
Manuel de Arriaga (born July 8, 1840, and died March 5, 1917) was a distinguished lawyer, writer, and the first President of the Portuguese Republic (1911-1915). His humanist and conciliatory figure sought to unify a newly republican nation, always guided by democratic values and social justice.
† 5/3/1917 - History
First issue of "The Wall Street Journal"
First issue of "The Wall Street Journal" is published in 1889.
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Day of the Holy Martyrs of China
Celebration of the Day of the Holy Martyrs of China also known as Day of the Blessed: Blessed Gregório Grassi, Francisco Fogolla, António Fantosati and 26 companions
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Anniversary of the opening of Funchal Airport
Celebration of the anniversary of the inauguration of Funchal Airport officially nicknamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
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Fire at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro
Fire at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM) causes the loss of almost its entire collection. Works by Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, René Magritte are destroyed.
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Start of commercialization of generic medicines in Portugal
Start of commercialization of generic medicines in Portugal in 1992.
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Miguel Torga receives Personality of the Year Award
Writer Miguel Torga, 84 years old, receives the Personality of the Year Award from the Foreign Press Association in Portugal.
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Transfer of Amália Rodrigues to the National Pantheon
The remains of fado singer Amália Rodrigues are transferred to the National Pantheon, by decision of the President of the Republic, Jorge Sampaio.
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Inauguration of the Lezíria Bridge (Tejo River - Carregado/Benavente)
Inauguration of the Lezíria Bridge, connecting Carregado and Benavente over the Tagus River.
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Snapchat launch
Global
Snapchat is a social network known for its ephemeral messages. Photos and videos sent through the app disappear after being viewed. It also offers Stories, which are visible for 24 hours.
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