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Historical events for
Friday, 16 August 2024

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  • Birth

    António Nobre

    António Nobre (born August 16, 1867, and died March 18, 1900) was one of the most brilliant Portuguese poets of his generation. His masterpiece "Só" (1892) is an indelible milestone of national literature, fusing deep nostalgia with innovative and melancholic language.

    † 18/3/1900
  • Birth

    Menachem Begin

    Menachem Begin, Zionist leader, Prime Minister of Israel between 1977 and 1983, known for signing the Camp David Peace Agreement with Egypt, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978.

  • Birth

    Millôr Fernandes

    Millôr Fernandes (born August 16, 1923, and died March 27, 2012) was a multifaceted Brazilian humorist, writer, and playwright. His sharp wit and intellectual irony made him one of the most brilliant critics of contemporary society.

    † 27/3/2012
  • Birth

    Arthur Bual

    Artur Bual, Portuguese painter, recognized for his expressive works that explore themes such as movement and color. Considered one of the biggest names in Portuguese contemporary art, Bual left a significant legacy with his large and impactful paintings.

  • Birth

    Ted Hughes

    Ted Hughes, British poet laureate, known for his works exploring the relationship between man and nature, such as "The Hawk in the Rain" and "Crow". Hughes is also remembered for his tumultuous marriage to poet Sylvia Plath.

  • Birth

    Madonna

    Madonna, global pop music icon and American actress, known for hits such as "Like a Virgin", "Vogue" and "Material Girl". Madonna redefined the role of women in pop music and became one of the most influential artists of all time.

  • History

    Battle of Bennington

    In 1777, during the American War of Independence, the Americans won the battle of Bennington, Vermont.

  • History

    Concorde record

    In 1995, an Air France Concorde broke the aerial circumnavigation record in 3h 27m 49s.

  • History

    S. Roque's Day

    Saint Roque's Day, known as a protector against contagious diseases.

  • History

    Festa Nossa Senhora Agonia 2024

    Início das Festas da Nossa Senhora da Agonia, celebrada em Viana do Castelo, inclui cortejos etnográficos, procissões terrestres e fluviais, e decoração das ruas com tapetes de flores. Esta romaria tem origem no século XVIII e é uma das mais célebres da região e do país.

  • Sport

    Santa Clara vs FC Porto

    Liga Portuguesa 24/25 - 2ª Jornada: O FC Porto enfrenta o Santa Clara no Estádio de São Miguel, pelas 17h00 com transmissão na Sport TV 1.

  • Culture

    Festival Vodafone Paredes de Coura

    Paredes de Coura

    Festival Vodafone Paredes de Coura 2024, de 16 a 19 de agosto. Destaques: Explosions In The Sky, Lorde, Wilco, Little Simz.