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.
† 17/7/1859DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Sunday, 21 July 2024
- 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".
† 2/7/1961 - Birth
Cat Stevens
Reino Unido
British singer-songwriter known for classics like "Wild World" and "Father and Son."
- 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
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
Opening of the Alcochete Academy
Alcochete, Portugal
Anniversary of the inauguration of the Alcochete Academy.
- 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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- 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 MotoGP da Grã-Bretanha
Reino Unido
Corrida de MotoGP 2024 no Grande Prémio da Grã-Bretanha, em Silverstone. Hora: 13:00 GMT.
- 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.