Birth
Jon Ericsson
Swedish-American engineer and inventor known for developing the USS Monitor, a Union warship during the American Civil War.
† 8/3/1889DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
- Birth
Milton Friedman
American economist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, known for his theories on monetarism.
† 16/11/2006 - Birth
Primo Levi
Italian writer and chemist, author of "If This Is a Man", one of the most important works on the Holocaust.
† 11/4/1987 - Birth
Oleg Popov
Russian clown and circus artist, one of the most famous figures in the Soviet circus.
- Birth
Geraldine Chapman
British actress and daughter of Charlie Chaplin, known for her roles in films such as "Doctor Zhivago."
- Birth
Dean Cain
American actor, famous for playing Superman in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".
- History
Probable date for the return of Pedro Álvares Cabral's fleet to Lisbon
Pedro Álvares Cabral returns to Lisbon after discovering Brazil and signing the first commercial agreement with the Calicut potentate in India.
- History
Beginning of the Cuban Revolution
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.
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Anniversary of the inauguration of the Cabril Dam
The Cabril Dam, one of the largest dams in Portugal, was inaugurated on this day.
- History
Anniversary of the establishment of ETA
The Basque separatist organization ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna – Basque Homeland and Freedom) was founded by dissident students from the nationalist groups EKIN-EGI.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the Instant Scratch Lottery
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa launched the instant lottery (scratch card) on this day, bringing a new form of gambling to the public.
- History
Anniversary of the end of construction VW Beetle
Production of Volkswagen's iconic Beetle model has ceased, ending an era of more than six decades of production.
- History
Anniversary of the opening of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport
Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport was opened, expanding the airport's capacity to receive more passengers and flights.
- History
Anniversary of the IKEA store in Matosinhos
The first IKEA store in Portugal was opened in Matosinhos, marking the expansion of the Swedish brand in the country.
- History
World Nature Watcher Day
Celebration and recognition of the work of professionals who protect and conserve nature.
- History
International Microorganism Day
Day to raise awareness about the importance of microorganisms in life and the environment.
- History
International Orgasm Day
A day to promote awareness about the importance of sexual health and sexual pleasure.
- History
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Day
Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- History
African Women's Day
Day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the contributions and achievements of African women in various areas of society.
- Sport
Judo, feminino 70 kg, 1/16
Paris, França
Taís Pina (Portugal) vs. Kim Polling (Itália). Hora: 09:00 GMT.