Historical events for
Thursday, 18 July 2024

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  Birth

  🎂 Ignazio La Russa

  Born in Sicily, Ignazio La Russa is an unavoidable veteran of the Italian right and co-founder of the Brothers of Italy party. Known for his unmistakable vocal timbre and fiery oratory, he built a long parliamentary career that culminated in his election as President of the Senate of the Republic, the second-highest institutional office in the Italian State.

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  Birth

  🎂 Birthday: Ignazio La Russa

  Birthday of Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate of the Italian Republic.

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• 1918

  🎂Birth

  Nelson Mandela

  ⌖ África do Sul

  South African politician, leader of the movement against apartheid and first black president of South Africa.

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• 1921

  🎂Birth

  John Glenn

  ⌖ EUA

  American astronaut and politician, the first American to orbit the Earth.

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• 1956

  🎂Birth

  Audrey Landers

  ⌖ EUA

  American actress and singer, known for her role in the series "Dallas".

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• 1963

  🎂Birth

  Fernando Cunha

  ⌖ Portugal

  Portuguese musician, guitarist for the band Delfins.

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• 1967

  🎂Birth

  Vin Diesel

  ⌖ EUA

  American actor, known for his role in the "Fast and Furious" franchise.

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• 1374

  📆History

  Death of Francisco Petrarca

  ⌖ Itália

  Death of the Italian poet and humanist, author of "Triunfos".

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• 1536

  📆History

  Henry VIII nullifies the authority of the Pope

  ⌖ Reino Unido

  Henry VIII nullifies the Pope's authority in British rule and assumes leadership of the Church of England.

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• 1925

  📆History

  Publication of "Mein Kampf"

  ⌖ Alemanha

  Publication of the book "Mein Kampf", by Adolf Hitler.

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• 1936

  📆History

  Start of the Spanish Civil War

  ⌖ Espanha

  Anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil War.

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• 1969

  📆History

  Victory of Joaquim Agostinho

  ⌖ França

  Joaquim Agostinho wins the 16th stage of the Tour de France on a bicycle.

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• 1974

  📆History

  Inauguration of the II Constitutional Government of Vasco Gonçalves

  ⌖ Portugal

  Anniversary of the inauguration of the II Constitutional Government of Vasco Gonçalves.

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• 2017

  📆History

  Death of Max Gallo

  ⌖ França

  Death of the French writer and historian, author of more than a hundred works.

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  🙏History

  Saint Frederick's Day

  ⌖ Global

  Religious celebration in honor of Saint Frederick, bishop and martyr.

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  🙏History

  Saint Francis Solano Day

  ⌖ Global

  Celebration of the day of Saint Francisco Solano, missionary and Catholic saint.

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  📆History

  World Listening Day

  ⌖ Global

  World Listening Day, celebrated to promote the importance of active listening.

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  📆History

  International Nelson Mandela Day

  ⌖ Global

  International Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated to promote peace and freedom.

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  🙏History

  Saint Philaster's Day

  ⌖ Global

  Religious celebration in honor of Saint Philaster, bishop and martyr.

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• 2024

  🚗Sport

  Rali da Letónia

  ⌖ Letónia

  Rali Tet Letónia WRC 2024, de 18 a 21 de julho.

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• 2008

  🦇Culture

  The Dark Knight

  ⌖ Estados Unidos

  On this day, the film "The Dark Knight" was released, considered one of the best superhero films of all time, highlighting Heath Ledger's iconic performance as the Joker. It marked the culmination of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.

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• 2024

  🎵Culture

  Festival Super Bock Super Rock

  ⌖ Sesimbra

  Festival Super Bock Super Rock 2024, de 18 a 20 de julho. Destaques: Måneskin, Royal Blood, Tom Morello, Slow J.

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