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Historical events for
Thursday, 8 August 2024

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    Birth

    🎂 Giuseppe Conte

    Giuseppe Conte is a rare case in European politics: a law professor and lawyer with no prior political experience who was catapulted to the position of Prime Minister of Italy in 2018. He led the country through the most critical phases of the global pandemic and eventually took leadership of the Five Star Movement, consolidating himself as a born mediator and a voice of moderate populism.

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    Emiliano Zapata

    México

    Emiliano Zapata, Mexican revolutionary leader, important figure in the Mexican Revolution and defender of peasants' rights.

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    Emiliano Zapata

    Emiliano Zapata (born August 8, 1879, and died April 10, 1919) was an iconic Mexican revolutionary leader. Supreme symbol of peasant resistance and the struggle for agrarian reform, he commanded the Liberation Army of the South during the Mexican Revolution.

    † 10/4/1919
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    Dustin Hoffman

    EUA

    Dustin Hoffman, American actor, known for his roles in films such as “The Graduate”, “Rain Man” and “Tootsie”.

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    Keith Carradine

    EUA

    Keith Carradine, American actor, known for his roles in films such as “Nashville” and the TV series “Dexter”.

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    The Edge

    Londres, Inglaterra

    David Howell Evans, known as The Edge or simply Edge, the lead guitarist and keyboardist for the Irish band U2. He became known for his distinctive guitar style and innovative contributions to rock music.

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    Rick Savage

    Sheffield, Inglaterra

    Rick Savage, bassist for the band Def Leppard. Savage is known for his contribution to the band's signature sound from the beginning.

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    André Sardet

    Portugal

    André Miraldo Sardé Pires, singer and composer, known for compositions in the pop genre and romantic ballads such as "Foi Feitiço".

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    Thomas Edison's Mimograph Patent

    EUA

    Thomas Edison received the patent for the mimograph, a precursor to modern photocopiers.

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    Creation of the city of Huambo

    Angola

    The city of Huambo was created by Norton de Matos, governor of Angola, on August 8, 1912.

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    Photo by Abbey Road

    Reino Unido

    The iconic photo of the cover of the Beatles' “Abbey Road” album was taken, which has become one of the most recognizable images in music history.

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    1st Vilar de Mouros Festival

    Portugal

    The first Vilar de Mouros Festival took place, with big names in music and an audience of around 30 thousand people.

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    Nixon's resignation (Watergate)

    EUA

    On August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States due to the Watergate scandal.

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    International Cat Day

    Global

    International Cat Day is celebrated annually on August 8th. Created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, this day is dedicated to raising awareness about cats and learning about ways to help and protect them.

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    Day of the Holy Helpers

    Global

    Celebration of the Day of the Holy Helpers, a group of saints that includes Saint George, Saint Benedict and others.

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    St. Eusebius's Day

    Global

    Celebration of the Day of Saint Eusebius, bishop and saint.

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    St. Dominic's Day

    Global

    Celebration of Saint Dominic's Day, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans).