Historical events for
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
- Birth
Henry Ford
Henry Ford (born July 30, 1863, and died April 7, 1947) was an American industrial pioneer and founder of the Ford Motor Company. He revolutionized the global industry by implementing the assembly line for the mass production of affordable automobiles.
† 7/4/1947 - Birth
Eunice Muñoz
Portugal
Eunice Muñoz, Portuguese actress, recognized for her illustrious career in theater and cinema.
- Birth
Nicholas Breyner
Nicolau Breyner, Portuguese actor, director, dubbing artist and producer. An unavoidable figure on television, cinema and theater in Portugal. Known for iconic roles such as "Tonecas" or the inspector "Zé Figueiras". Founder of NBP (Nicolau Breyner Produções), he contributed significantly to the development of Portuguese audiovisual. He passed away in Lisbon on March 14, 2016, he was 75 years old.
† 14/3/2016 - Birth
Paul Anka
Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor known for hits like"Diana" and"Put Your Head on My Shoulder."
- Birth
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian-American actor, politician and former bodybuilder, known for films such as "The Terminator."
- Birth
Rui Veloso
Portugal
Rui Veloso, Portuguese singer, songwriter and guitarist, known as the "father of Portuguese rock".
- Birth
Kate Bush
British singer and songwriter known for her unique and innovative style in pop and rock music.
- Birth
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne (b. 1961) is an award-winning and imposing American actor. Known worldwide as the wise Morpheus from "The Matrix", his excellent resume includes memorable and intense performances in "Apocalypse Now", "Boyz n the Hood", and the "John Wick" franchise, exhibiting unparalleled dramatic versatility.
- History
Anniversary of the inauguration of gas lighting in downtown Lisbon
First use of gas lighting in Portugal, in downtown Lisbon.
- History
Beginning of the Cuban Revolution
Attack on the Moncada barracks by Fidel Castro, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.
- History
Anniversary of the Apollo XV moon landing
Remarkable moon landing during the Apollo XV mission.
- History
National Day of Vanuatu
Vanuatu National Day Celebration. This day marks Vanuatu's independence, which occurred on July 30, 1980, when it became independent from the United Kingdom and France.
- History
Deadly accident at Aquapark
Tragedy that marked the country, with a fatal incident in a water park.
- History
Creation of the International Institute of the Portuguese Language
Approval of the creation of the institute by the CPLP Council of Ministers.
- History
Anniversary of the opening of the Côa Valley Art and Archeology Museum
Opening of the museum that preserves the rock art of the Côa Valley.
- History
St. Peter Chrysologist's Day
Celebration of the saint and bishop Pedro Crisólogo, known for his sermons and teachings.
- History
International day against human trafficking
Day to raise awareness and combat human trafficking.
- History
International Friendship Day
Global celebration of friendship between peoples, countries and cultures.
- Sport
Ténis de mesa, feminino, Olímpíadas de Verão Estádio
Paris, França
Fu Yu (Portugal) vs. Natalia Bajor (Polônia) às 19:00 GMT
- Sport
Judo, feminino 63 kg, 1/16
Paris, França
Barbara Timo (Portugal) vs. Ji-Su Kim (Coreia do Sul) às 09:00 GMT
- Sport
Judo, masculino 81 kg, 1/16
Paris, França
Francois Gauthier-Drapeau (Canadá) vs. João Fernando (Portugal) às 10:10 GMT
- Sport
Natação, 100m Livres
Paris, França
Diogo Ribeiro (Portugal) competindo nos 100m Livres, com provas às 10h15 GMT (11h15 hora local em França).