George Bernard Shaw, born on 26 July 1856, was an Irish playwright and writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. He died on 2 November 1950.
Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Geraldo Alckmin (b. 1964) represents the centrist and institutional wing of the government coalition. A former Governor of São Paulo and a physician by training, he plays a key role in engaging with the productive sector and ensuring the political stability of the Federal Government.
This day celebrates Liberia's independence in 1847, the first African republic to declare itself sovereign. It is a milestone of freedom and self-determination on the continent, recalling the nation's unique history and its resilience in building its own democratic identity.
In 1953, Fidel Castro led an attack on the Moncada barracks, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution that eventually led to the fall of the Batista regime.
The 1964 Custóias railway accident was one of the worst railway disasters in Portugal, resulting in numerous deaths and highlighting the need for improvements in railway safety.