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Historical events for
Sunday, 21 July 2024

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  • Birth

    D. Estefânia

    Portugal

    D. Estefânia, Queen of Portugal, wife of D. Pedro V. Died at 22 years of age. Known for her charity and work in favor of public health, including the founding of Hospital D. Estefânia in Lisbon.

  • Birth

    Ernest Hemingway

    EUA

    American writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Author of classic works such as "The Old Man and the Sea", "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Sun Also Rises".

  • Birth

    Cat Stevens

    Reino Unido

    British singer-songwriter known for classics like "Wild World" and "Father and Son."

  • Birth

    Robin Williams

    EUA

    American actor and comedian, winner of an Oscar and several Golden Globes.

  • Birth

    Nuno Mark

    Portugal

    Portuguese comedian, known for his work on radio with the program "O Homem que Mordeu o Cão" and on television with "Taskmaster".

  • Birth

    Sara Sampaio

    Portugal

    Sara Pinto Sampaio, international model and Portuguese actress, known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel. He also appeared in campaigns for major brands such as Calzedonia and Armani.

  • Birth

    Henrique Chaves

    Celebration of the birthday of Portuguese driver Henrique Chaves, born on July 21, 1997. Competitor in the International GT Open, where he demonstrated great skill and dedication to motor sport.

  • History

    Institutionalization of the Inquisition

    Itália

    Established in Portugal to remember and honor all those persecuted by the Inquisition, promoting reflection on religious intolerance and the defense of fundamental human rights.

  • History

    Proclamation of Leopold I

    Bélgica

    Leopold I is proclaimed king of Belgium after the separation from the Netherlands.

  • History

    Belgian National Day

    Celebration of Belgium's National Day, known as Independence Day.

  • History

    Election of Craveiro Lopes

    Portugal

    Craveiro Lopes is elected president of the Portuguese Republic, succeeding Óscar Carmona.

  • History

    Return of astronauts to Apollo 11

    Lua

    Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin Jr. return to Apollo 11 after the first descent on the Moon.

  • History

    Appetite for Destruction album released

    EUA

    Guns N' Roses' debut album includes hits such as "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child o' Mine".

  • History

    Miguel Trovoada's victory

    São Tomé e Príncipe

    Miguel Trovoada wins the presidential elections in São Tomé and Príncipe.

  • History

    Review of black hole theory

    Global

    Stephen Hawking recognizes the need to revise the theory of black holes.

  • History

    Joe Biden drops out of re-election

    EUA

    Joe Biden, President of the United States, announces that he will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to focus on fulfilling his responsibilities until the end of his term.

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    History

    St. Daniel's Day

    Global

    Celebration of St. Daniel's Day.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Londres II

    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.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de F1 da Hungria

    Budapeste, Hungria

    Corrida de Fórmula 1 no Hungaroring, Budapeste, Hungria. Hora: 13:00 GMT

  • Culture

    Dunkirk

    Estados Unidos e Reino Unido

    On this day, the film "Dunkirk" was released, a visually stunning war drama created by Christopher Nolan that chronicles the evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II.

  • Culture

    Oppenheimer

    Global

    On this day, the film "Oppenheimer" was released, which narrates the creation of the atomic bomb and the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer.