Birth
Nelson Mandela
África do Sul
South African politician, leader of the movement against apartheid and first black president of South Africa.
† 5/12/2013DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Thursday, 18 July 2024
- Birth
John Glenn
EUA
American astronaut and politician, the first American to orbit the Earth.
† 8/12/2016 - 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 voice 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 position in the Italian state.
- History
Death of Francisco Petrarca
Itália
Death of the Italian poet and humanist, author of "Triunfos".
- 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.
- History
Victory of Joaquim Agostinho
França
Joaquim Agostinho wins the 16th stage of the Tour de France on a bicycle.
- History
Inauguration of the II Constitutional Government of Vasco Gonçalves
Portugal
Anniversary of the inauguration of the II Constitutional Government of Vasco Gonçalves.
- History
Death of Max Gallo
França
Death of the French writer and historian, author of more than a hundred works.
- —History
Saint Philaster's Day
Global
Religious celebration in honor of Saint Philaster, bishop and martyr.
- —History
International Nelson Mandela Day
Global
International Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated to promote peace and freedom.
- —History
Saint Frederick's Day
Global
Religious celebration in honor of Saint Frederick, bishop and martyr.
- —History
Saint Francis Solano Day
Global
Celebration of the day of Saint Francisco Solano, missionary and Catholic saint.
- —History
World Listening Day
Global
World Listening Day, celebrated to promote the importance of active listening.
- 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.
- 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.