Birth
Maria de Lourdes Belchior
Portugal
Born in 1923, essayist and teacher, she is remembered for her significant contributions to literature and education in Portugal.
† 27/11/1999DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
- Birth
David Hockney
Reino Unido
Born 1937, British painter. Remembered for his artistic innovations, iconic works: "A Bigger Splash" and "Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy", use of technology in art and significant cultural contributions.
- Birth
Bon Scott
Bon Scott (born July 9, 1946, and died February 19, 1980) was a charismatic British-Australian vocalist. His raspy voice and irreverent lyrics fronting AC/DC helped catapult the band to global rock stardom.
† 19/2/1980 - Birth
O.J.
Estados Unidos
Born in 1947, actor and American football player, known both for his sporting achievements and the controversial murder trial in which he was acquitted.
- Birth
Angus Young
Glasgow, Escócia
Angus Young, guitarist and co-founder of the band AC/DC, famous for his guitar style and iconic school uniforms, was born.
- Birth
Tom Hanks
EUA
Tom Hanks, American actor, known for iconic films such as "Forrest Gump" and "Cast Away".
- Birth
Jim Kerr (Simple Minds)
Jim Kerr (b. 1959) is a charismatic Scottish vocalist. Frontman of Simple Minds, his deep, epic voice helped the band transition from post-punk to the top of the global charts with the immortal anthem "Don't You (Forget About Me)".
- Birth
Jack White
Jack White (b. 1975) is a virtuoso American guitarist, vocalist, and producer. His analog genius fronting The White Stripes rescued the essence of raw, minimalist blues-rock for contemporary masses.
- Birth
Mick Gordon
Mick Gordon (b. 1985) is an innovative Australian composer and producer. His brutal and heavy sound design, fusing extreme metal synthesized guitars with electronics in the "DOOM" and "Wolfenstein" games, redefined musical aggressiveness in video games.
- History
Giuliani's Saint Veronica's Day
Itália
Celebrating the day of Saint Veronica by Giuliani, Italian abbess.
- History
Give it from Santa Paulina
Brasil
Celebrating the day of Saint Paulina, the first canonized saint in Brazil.
- History
Earthquake on Faial Island
Portugal
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hits the north coast of Faial Island, Azores, leaving eight dead, 110 injured and more than 1,500 homeless.
- History
Pedro Santana Lopes
Portugal
The President of the Republic, Jorge Sampaio, invites the leader of the PSD, Pedro Santana Lopes, to form a Government.
- History
Joachim Benite
Portugal
The director Joaquim Benite, director of the Municipal Theater of Almada, receives the degree of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of France.
- History
Rui Costa
França
Wins the 16th stage of the Tour de France on bicycle (Aigurande and Super-Besse).
- History
South Sudan National Day
Sudão do Sul
Celebration of South Sudan National Day. This day marks the independence of South Sudan, which occurred on July 9, 2011, when it became independent from Sudan.
- History
ARMY Day (Official BTS Fan Club)
Annual celebration marking the official unveiling of the fan club name for the acclaimed South Korean group BTS in 2013, about a month after their debut. The acronym ARMY stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth, symbolizing the unity and global strength of the fans who support the group's journey.
- History
Launch of ISTSat-1
Portugal
On July 9, 2024, a small satellite (nano-satellite) developed by Instituto Superior Técnico was successfully launched aboard the new European rocket Ariane 6. This satellite, ISTSat-1, is the third Portuguese satellite to go into space and the first developed by a Portuguese university. The launch, carried out by the European Space Agency, marks an important advance for Portuguese science and technology. The satellite, which has the mission of monitoring aircraft signals around the world, is a milestone for teaching and research in Portugal.
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World Disarmament Day
Global
Promoting global peace and security through disarmament, this date aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce weapons arsenals and prevent armed conflicts.
- Sport
João Palhinha
Fulham midfielder known for his defensive ability, accurate passing and significant contribution to the Portuguese national team.
- Sport
EURO 2024: Espanha vs França
Munique, Alemanha
Meia Final do Euro2024 entre Espanha e a França em Munique, Alemanha. Hora: 20:00 GMT