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Pierre de Fermat
Pierre de Fermat was a French mathematician famous for his Fermat's Last Theorem, a conjecture that remained unproven for more than 350 years.
† 12/1/1665DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Saturday, 17 August 2024
- Birth
David Crockett
David Crockett, known as Davy Crockett, was an American folk hero and pioneer.
† 6/3/1836 - Birth
There is West
Mae West was a famous American actress and screenwriter, known for her audacious style and impact on the entertainment industry in the 1930s.
† 22/11/1980 - Birth
Antonio Tomás Botto
António Tomás Botto, Portuguese writer known for his lyrical work and his influence on Portuguese literature.
† 16/3/1959 - Birth
Antonio Botto
António Tomás Botto, Portuguese modernist poet. He stood out for his unique style and frank approach to homosexuality in his work, which generated great controversy in the conservative society of the time. Author of "Songs", "Aesthetic Curiosities" and "Death Bayonets". He was exiled to Brazil during the Estado Novo. He died in Lisbon on March 16, 1959, he was 61 years old, victim of being run over.
† 16/3/1959 - Birth
Marcelo Caetano
Marcelo Caetano was born in 1906 and was a Portuguese jurist and politician. He was the last President of the Government before April 25, 1974, being an important figure in the history of the Estado Novo.
† 22/11/1980 - Birth
Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara, born August 17, 1920, was a renowned Irish actress in Hollywood, known for films such as "How Green Was My Valley".
† 24/10/2015 - Birth
Chaleo Yoovidhya
Chaleo Yoovidhya (born August 17, 1923, and died March 17, 2012) was a visionary Thai businessman. Creator of the energy drink Krating Daeng and co-founder of the global brand Red Bull, his commercial astuteness transformed a local tonic into an unprecedented global empire in the beverage sector.
† 17/3/2012 - Birth
Robert de Niro
Robert de Niro is a renowned American actor and filmmaker, winner of several awards, including the Oscar, and known for his work in films such as “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull”.
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Elba Ramalho
Elba Ramalho, Brazilian singer and songwriter known for her contribution to Brazilian popular music.
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Sean Penn
Sean Penn is an award-winning American actor and director, known for his performances in films such as “Mystic River” and “Milk”, and for his political activism.
- Birth
Darcy Wretzky
Michigan, EUA
Darcy Wretzky, former bassist for the band Smashing Pumpkins, was born.
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Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry (b. 1977) is a fast and lethal French footballer. A 1998 world champion, he became European football's most fearsome striker for Arsenal, redefining attacking intelligence and dynamism in the Premier League.
- History
Anniversary of the battle of Roliça
Commemoration of the victory of the Portuguese-British coalition over French forces in the Battle of Roliça, one of the first clashes of the Peninsular War.
- History
Arrival of Napoleon on Saint Helena Island
In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte arrived on Saint Helena Island, where he was exiled after his final defeat.
- History
Foundation of the Portuguese Basketball Federation
Celebration of the founding of the Portuguese Basketball Federation, the body responsible for the development of basketball in Portugal.
- History
Anniversary of the premiere of The Wizard of Oz
Celebrates the premiere of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz”, one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema, known for its cultural and technical influence.
- History
Commutation of Pétain's Death Sentence
French President Charles De Gaulle commuted Pétain's death sentence to life imprisonment after World War II.
- History
St. Hyacinth's Day in Poland
Day dedicated to Saint Hyacinth of Poland, a priest and saint venerated in Poland, known for his life of devotion and pastoral work.
- History
Saint Beatriz da Silva's Day
Day dedicated to Saint Beatriz da Silva, Portuguese virgin and saint, founder of the Order of the Concepcionist Sisters.
- History
Saint Clare of Montefalco Day
Day of Saint Clare of Montefalco, virgin and saint from Italy, known for her life of contemplation and asceticism.
- History
Black Cat Day
Black Cat Day is celebrated on August 17th and was created as Black Cat Appreciation Day in the United States.
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Gabon National Day
Celebration of Gabon's National Day, commemorating independence from France on August 17, 1960.
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Indonesian National Day
Indonesian Independence Day celebration, marking the independence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on August 17, 1945.
- Sport
SL Benfica vs Casa Pia
Liga Portuguesa 24/25 - 2ª Jornada: O SL Benfica recebe na Luz o Casa Pia, pelas 20h30 com transmissão na Benfica TV.
- Sport
Grande Prémio de MotoE da Áustria
Áustria
Corrida de MotoE World Championship 2024 no Grand Prix da Áustria, no Red Bull Ring, em Spielberg. Hora: 15:00 GMT.
- Sport
Início da Volta à Espanha 2024 em Lisboa
A Volta à Espanha 2024 começa neste sábado, 17 de agosto, em Lisboa, Portugal, com as três primeiras etapas sendo realizadas em território português. O campeão de 2023, Sepp Kuss, estará lutando pelo bicampeonato com apoio de Wout van Aert. Grandes nomes como Primoz Roglic, João Almeida e Richard Carapaz também estarão na competição, prometendo uma disputa intensa. A competição terminará no dia 8 de setembro de 2024.
- Sport
Nacional vs Sporting CP
Liga Portuguesa 24/25 - 2ª Jornada: O Sporting CP enfrenta o Nacional, no estádio da Choupana, pelas 18h00 com transmissão na Sport TV 1.