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Historical events for
Thursday, 15 August 2024

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    Fernando Bulhões (Santo Antônio)

    Fernando Bulhões, better known as Saint Anthony, one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church, known for his sermons and miracles, and patron saint of Lisbon and lost objects.

    † 13/6/1231
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    Napoleon Bonaparte

    Napoleon Bonaparte (born August 15, 1769, and died May 5, 1821) was a brilliant French military leader and statesman. His tactical genius and expansionist vision drastically reconfigured the European political map, leaving an indelible legacy in global law and administration.

    † 5/5/1821
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    Walter Scott

    Walter Scott, Scottish writer, known as the father of the historical novel, author of classics such as "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy", which influenced generations of readers and writers.

    † 21/9/1832
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    T.E.

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    † 19/5/1935
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    António Almeida Santos

    Político português, presidente honorário do PS, antigo ministro e ex-presidente da Assembleia da República

    † 18/1/2016
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    Harold Pinter

    Harold Pinter, British playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, known for his plays that explore silence and oppression, such as "The Homecoming" and "The Caretaker".

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    Diogo Freitas do Amaral

    Diogo Freitas do Amaral, founder and historic leader of the CDS - Partido Popular (CDS-PP), university professor and prominent figure in Portuguese politics for several decades.

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    Klaus Meine

    Hannover, Alemanha

    Klaus Meine, lead singer of the band Scorpions, known for his distinctive voice and his fundamental role in composing hits such as “Wind of Change”.

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    Andrew Farriss

    Perth, Austrália

    Andrew Farriss, keyboardist and guitarist for the band INXS.

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    Pedro Silva Pereira

    Pedro Silva Pereira (b. 1962) is a Portuguese jurist and politician. He stood out as Minister of the Presidency and gained strong international projection as a Member of the European Parliament, assuming the position of Vice-President of the European Parliament.

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    James Kottak

    Louisville, EUA

    James Kottak, drummer who played with the Scorpions, known for his energetic style and his work on albums such as “Humanity: Hour I”.

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    Ben Affleck

    Ben Affleck, American actor and filmmaker, Oscar winner for the films "Good Will Hunting" (as screenwriter) and "Argo" (as producer).

  • Birth

    Beatriz Likes

    Portugal

    Marta Bateira, known as "Beatriz Gosto", comedian and digital influencer.

  • Birth

    Jennifer Lawrence

    Jennifer Lawrence, American actress, Oscar winner for "Silver Linings Playbook", known for her roles in films such as "The Hunger Games" and "X-Men".

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    1st commercial contract Portugal x China

    First formal commercial contract between Portugal and China, marking the beginning of commercial relations between the two countries.

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    Operation Anvil

    Military operation of World War II where North American and French forces landed in the South of France.

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    Festival de Woodstock

    Beginning of the Woodstock Festival, one of the most iconic events in the history of music and counterculture in the 1960s.

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    Capture of Carlos the Jackal

    Announcement of the capture of Carlos the Jackal by the French Ministry of the Interior.

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    Launch of Medium

    On August 15, 2012, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams launched Medium, an innovative online publishing platform designed to prioritize independent journalism and the in-depth sharing of ideas.

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    International Reiki Day

    Day to promote the practice of Reiki and its philosophy of energy healing and balance.

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    Dia Internacional do Animal Abandonado 2024

    O Dia Internacional do Animal Abandonado é comemorado todos os anos no terceiro sábado de agosto desde 1992. A data tem o objetivo de promover a adoção de animais abandonados, educar as pessoas para não abandonar os animais, além de mostrar os benefícios de tratar devidamente os animais domésticos. Adotar, cuidar e esterilizar são os conceitos divulgados neste dia, que ajudam a combater a super população de animais nas ruas. Todos os dias são abandonados animais a sua sorte nas ruas, estando dependentes da bondade de estranhos ou de instituições de abrigo aos animais para sobreviverem. Em Portugal, são abandonados cerca de 10 mil animais por ano, havendo mais de meio milhão de animais sem dono no país. Neste dia realizam-se eventos, como a promoção da adoção de animais, nos centros das cidades portuguesas. Centenas de animais abandonados são transportados, pelos canis e associações, para locais públicos no intuito das pessoas se apaixonarem por um animal e o levarem para casa.

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    Liechtenstein National Day

    Liechtenstein National Day celebration, commemorating Prince Franz Josef II's birthday on August 15th.

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    Indian National Day

    Indian Independence Day celebration, marking independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.

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    Lady of Lapa Day

    Commemoration of Santa Maria da Lapa, a popular saint in Portuguese popular devotion.

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    Day of the Assumption of Our Lady

    Commemoration of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven, celebrated as one of the main festivals of the Catholic Church.

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    South Korean National Day

    Celebration of South Korea's National Day, known as National Liberation Day, commemorating the liberation of Japan on August 15, 1945.