Birth
Yul Brynner
Born in 1915, actor famous for his roles in "The King and I" and "The Magnificent Seven".
† 10/10/1985DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Thursday, 11 July 2024
- Birth
Caesar Lattes
Born in 1924, Brazilian physicist who contributed to the discovery of the pi meson (subatomic particles.
† 8/3/2005 - Birth
Neal Acree
Neal Acree (b. 1974) is an acclaimed American composer. With his rich and expansive cinematic style, his work in orchestrating and creating powerful themes for "World of Warcraft" and "StarCraft II" captivated millions of players across the globe.
- Birth
Rachael Taylor
Rachael Taylor (b. 1984) is a versatile and recognized Australian actress. She shined brightly in the series "Jessica Jones" as Trish Walker, the protagonist's loyal and ambitious best friend, having also left her mark in major Hollywood action blockbusters like "Transformers".
- History
John Calvin
Birth of John Calvin, French theologian who carried out the Protestant Reformation, in the canton of Geneva.
- History
Napoleon annexes the Netherlands
Napoleon Bonaparte annexes the Netherlands to the French Empire.
- History
Opening of the Paris Metro to the public
The Paris Metro opens to the public as an attraction for the Universal Exhibition.
- History
Inauguration of the Carmo Elevator
The Carmo Elevator, better known as the Santa Justa Elevator, designed by engineer Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, opens.
- History
Theodore Maiman's birth anniversary
Born in 1927, American physicist known for building the first operable laser.
- History
Constitutionalist revolution in Brazil
Constitutionalist revolution in Brazil against the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas.
- History
1st European Football Championship
The Soviet Union team wins the 1st European Championship (1st edition of the European Cup), by beating the Yugoslavian team 2-1, already in extra time, at the Parque dos Príncipes stadium, in Paris.
- History
Opening of Faro Airport
Faro, Portugal
Today we celebrate the inauguration of Faro Airport, in the Algarve, on July 11, 1965. IATA Code: FAO.
- History
Ratification of Portugal's accession treaty to the EEC
The Assembly of the Republic ratifies Portugal's accession treaty to the EEC, with votes in favor from the PS, PSD, CDS, ASDI and UEDS, votes against from the PCP and Os Verdes. The MDP did not attend the session.
- History
Invasion of East Timor
Former American Secretary of State Henry Kissinger admits to having learned about the invasion of East Timor in 1975, one day before the incident.
- History
Srebrenica Massacre
One of the darkest episodes in modern history, the Srebrenica massacre resulted in the death of thousands of Bosnian civilians. The event is internationally recognized as genocide and remains a tragic symbol.
- History
Death of Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo
Dies, aged 74, Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo, chemical engineer, Prime Minister in the V Government, Ambassador of Portugal to UNESCO (1975-81), candidate for the Presidency of the Republic (1986), Member of the European Parliament (1986-91).
- History
Portugal sevens rugby champion
The Portuguese rugby sevens team became European champions for the seventh time, defeating France 12-05 in the final.
- History
Death of Georges Mathieu
Georges Mathieu, French painter and creator of the lyrical abstraction movement, dies aged 91.
- History
Portugal European football champion
Portugal became European football champions for the first time in their history, beating hosts France 1-0 in the final, after extra time, in a match played at the Stade de France, in Saint Denis.
- Culture
Festival NOS Alive
Oeiras
Festival NOS Alive 2024, de 11 a 13 de julho. Destaques: Arcade Fire, The Smashing Pumpkins, Dua Lipa, Tyla, Pearl Jam, Sum 41.