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Historical events for
Wednesday, 17 July 2024

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  • Birth

    Earl Stanley Gardner

    EUA

    American writer, creator of the famous fictional lawyer Perry Mason.

    † 11/3/1970
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    James Cagney

    James Cagney (1899-1986) was an iconic American actor, famous for his vibrant energy and memorable roles as gangsters and in musicals of Hollywood's golden age. An Oscar winner, his energetic acting style left an indelible mark on the history of world cinema.

    † 30/3/1986
  • Birth

    Cinchona

    Argentina

    Celebrating the birth of Argentine cartoonist Quino, creator of Mafalda.

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    Donald Sutherland

    Canadá

    Canadian actor known for his roles in films such as "M*A*S*H" and "The Hunger Games."

  • Birth

    Ronnie Von

    Brasil

    Brazilian singer and presenter.

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    Camilla Parker-Bowles

    Reino Unido

    British aristocrat, wife of Prince Charles.

  • Birth

    David Hasselhoff

    EUA

    American actor and singer, known for his roles in "Knight Rider" and "Baywatch."

  • Birth

    Angela Merkel

    Angela Merkel (b. 1954) is a renowned former German Chancellor. Over 16 years, she guided Germany and Europe through financial and humanitarian crises with scientific pragmatism and stability that made her the most powerful woman in the world.

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    Jorge Coelho

    Jorge Coelho (born July 17, 1954, and died April 7, 2021) was a historic Portuguese politician, minister, and manager. An unavoidable figure in the Socialist Party, he marked national politics with his directness, organizational capacity, and full assumption of political responsibilities, particularly after the Entre-os-Rios tragedy.

    † 7/4/2021
  • Birth

    António Costa

    The master of Portuguese political tactics. After a long career that included the Lisbon City Council and various ministries, António Costa governed Portugal as Prime Minister for eight years, combining deficit control with social gains. He culminated his political career by being elected President of the European Council in Brussels.

  • Birth

    Fernando Alvim

    Portugal

    Fernando Manuel Machado Alvim, presenter, radio host, comedian and writer, recognized for the radio programs "Prova Oral" and "O Programa da Maria".

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    Champs de Mars robbery

    Paris, França

    The assault on the Champs de Mars by the Marquis de Lafayette restores order to Paris.

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    Creation of the IAAF

    Estocolmo, Suécia

    Foundation of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF).

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    Start of the Spanish Civil War

    Espanha

    Beginning of the Spanish Civil War with the insurrection of forces installed in Melilla, against republican power.

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    Potsdam Conference

    Potsdam, Alemanha

    Beginning of the Potsdam Conference, where allied leaders met to discuss post-war Germany.

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    Apollo 11 enters lunar orbit

    Espaço

    Apollo 11, with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, enters lunar orbit.

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    Creation of the CPLP

    Lisboa, Portugal

    Foundation of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP).

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    Recognition of Francisco Xavier do Amaral

    Timor-Leste

    The Timorese parliament recognizes Francisco Xavier do Amaral as the first President of the Republic of Timor-Leste.