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Historical events for
Saturday, 20 July 2024

  • Birth

    Alexander the Great

    Macedônia

    Future emperor and conqueror of Macedonia.

  • Birth

    Erik Axel Karlfeldt

    Swedish poet, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1931

  • Birth

    Santos Dumont

    Brasil

    Brazilian aviation pioneer, known for his aviation achievements.

  • Birth

    Edmund Hillary

    Nova Zelândia

    New Zealand climber, one of the first to climb Mount Everest.

  • Birth

    Jacques Delors

    França

    French politician and president of the European Commission (between 1985 and 1995).

  • Birth

    Keith Scott

    Keith Scott (b. 1954) is a notable Canadian guitarist. As the loyal musical squire and lead guitarist for Bryan Adams for several decades, his melodic and vibrant solos are a fundamental piece in the singer's greatest arena rock hits.

  • Birth

    Chris Cornell

    EUA

    American musician, lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave.

  • Birth

    Gisele Bundchen

    Brasil

    Brazilian supermodel known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

  • History

    Operation Valkyrie

    Alemanha

    Operation Valkyrie, which took place on July 20, 1944, was an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by German officers dissatisfied with the Nazi regime.

  • History

    Signing of the Indochina armistice

    Genebra, Suíça

    The signing of the Indochina armistice, which took place in 1954 in Geneva, marked the end of the war between France and the People's Army of Vietnam.

  • History

    Opening of the Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium

    Portugal

    On July 20, 1965, the Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium was inaugurated in Lisbon. This planetarium, part of the Marine Museum, is an important center for scientific dissemination, offering the public educational and immersive experiences about astronomy and the universe.

  • History

    Arrival of Man on the Moon

    Lua

    On July 20, 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 mission took the first humans to the Moon. Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. This historic event is celebrated as a milestone in space exploration and a testament to human ingenuity and courage.

  • History

    Armando Marques Silver Medal

    Montreal, Canadá

    In 1974, Portuguese shooter Armando Marques won the silver medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games in shooting. This feat is celebrated as one of the greatest moments in Portuguese sport, highlighting the talent and dedication of Armando Marques.

  • History

    Landing on Mars of the Viking-1 Probe

    Marte

    On July 20, 1976, NASA's Viking-1 probe made the first successful landing on Mars, returning important images and data about the Martian surface.

  • History

    Opening of the José de Azeredo Perdigão Modern Art Center

    Portugal

    The José de Azeredo Perdigão Modern Art Center, part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, was opened in 1983. This center is dedicated to the promotion and exhibition of modern and contemporary art, playing a crucial role in the Portuguese art scene by presenting works by national and international artists.

  • History

    João Garcia's climb to the summit of K2

    Himalaias

    In 2007, Portuguese climber João Garcia reached the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas. This feat is significant due to the extreme difficulty and dangers associated with climbing K2, consolidating João Garcia as one of the greatest Portuguese climbers.

  • History

    Nuno Alves wins bronze medal

    Lyon, França

    Athlete Nuno Alves won the bronze medal in the 5,000 meter T11 (visual impairment) event at the IPC Athletics World Championships in 2013. This feat is a testament to perseverance and sportsmanship, highlighting the importance of adapted sport.

  • History

    Colombia National Day

    Colômbia

    Celebration of Colombia's National Day.

  • History

    Saint Apollinaris Day

    Global

    Celebration of the day of Saint Apollinaris, bishop and martyr.

  • History

    Saint Elijah's Day

    Global

    Celebration of Saint Elijah's Day.

  • History

    Saint Margaret's Day

    Global

    Religious celebration in honor of Saint Margaret.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Londres I

    Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.

  • Culture

    FMM Sines - Festival Músicas do Mundo

    Porto Covo e Sines

    FMM Sines 2024 - Festival Músicas do Mundo, de 20 a 22 de julho em Porto Covo e de 23 a 27 de julho em Sines. Destaques: A ser confirmado.