Birth
Jacinto Benavente
Jacinto Benavente, Spanish playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1922
† 14/7/1954DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Monday, 12 August 2024
- Birth
Miguel Torga
Portugal
Miguel Torga, Portuguese writer, pseudonym of the doctor Adolfo Rocha, known for works such as “Tales of the Mountain” and “The Creation of the World”.
† 17/1/1995 - Birth
Mstislav Rostropovich
Rússia
Mstislav Rostropovich, renowned Russian cellist and conductor.
† 17/12/1830 - Birth
Lydia Franco
Portugal
Lídia Franco, Portuguese actress, known for her career in theater, cinema and television.
- Birth
Mark Knopfler
Reino Unido
Mark Knopfler, British guitarist and composer, leader of the band Dire Straits.
- Birth
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne (b. 1992) is a subversive and multifaceted British model and actress. Her distinct look and unfiltered personality led fashion's transition into the social media era, successfully blending haute couture campaigns with Hollywood media attention.
- Birth
Cristiano Ronaldo enters Manchester United
Inglaterra
The Portuguese "GOAT". Born in Madeira, he became the greatest scorer in the history of football and Real Madrid (451 goals). Captained Portugal in the historic victory of Euro 2016. Winner of 5 Ballon d'Ors and 5 Champions Leagues. His iron discipline and longevity defy the laws of sport.
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International Youth Day
Annual celebration that aims to promote the participation of young people in society and create opportunities for them.
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Middle Child's Day
A day to celebrate and recognize the importance of middle children in family dynamics.
- History
Presentation of the Phonograph by Thomas Edison
EUA
Thomas Edison introduces the phonograph, an important milestone in the invention of sound recording devices.
- History
Beginning of German Mobilization in World War II
Alemanha
Germany begins mobilization for World War II.
- History
Quadrant Conference on World War II
Frank D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill hold the Quadrant Conference to plan the invasion of France.
- History
Formation of The Beatles
Reino Unido
The group of young musicians finds a new drummer, Pete Best, and begins to perform as The Beatles.
- History
Launch of the first personal computer by IBM
EUA
IBM launches the first personal computer, marking an important advance in computing technology.
- History
Death of Henry Fonda
EUA
American actor Henry Fonda, known for films such as “My Darling Clementine” and “Twelve Just Men,” has died.
- History
Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Marathon
EUA
Carlos Lopes wins the Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Marathon.
- History
Murder of Six Portuguese in Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Anniversary of the murder of six Portuguese people in Fortaleza, including Luís Miguel Militão Guerreiro.
- History
Sinking of the Kursk Submarine
Mar de Barents
Anniversary of the sinking of the Kursk submarine in the Barents Sea.
- Sport
Cincinnati Masters
Início do Cincinnati Masters 2024 em Cincinnati, EUA. Torneio disputado em piso duro (sintético).