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Historical events for
Sunday, 18 August 2024

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  • Birth

    Antonio Salieri

    Antonio Salieri, an Italian composer born in 1750, was an influential figure during the classical period, known both for his operatic compositions and for his rivalry with Mozart.

  • Birth

    Luc Montagnier

    Luc Montagnier, a French virologist born in 1932, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008 for his discovery of the HIV virus.

  • Birth

    Roman Polanski

    Roman Polanski, born in 1933, is a world-renowned Polish filmmaker, known for making iconic films such as 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Pianist'.

  • Birth

    Robert Redford

    Robert Redford, born in 1937, is a renowned American actor and director, recognized for his performances in films such as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President's Men'.

  • Birth

    Edward Norton

    Edward Norton, born in 1953, is a talented American actor known for his performances in films such as "Fight Club" and "The Departed".

  • Birth

    Patrick Swayze

    Patrick Swayze, American actor and dancer born in 1954, became famous for his roles in 'Dirty Dancing', 'Ghost' and 'Point Break'.

  • History

    Discovery of Saint Helena Island

    In 1502, Saint Helena Island was discovered by Estêvão da Gama during his return from India, a place that would later become an important place of exile.

  • History

    Russian defeat at Smolensk

    In 1812, the Russian army was defeated at Smolensk by Napoleon Bonaparte's forces during the Russian Campaign.

  • History

    Military expedition to Angola and Mozambique

    During the Great War (1914-18), a military expedition was carried out to Angola and Mozambique to defend the territories from enemy forces, commanded by General Pereira d’Eça and Lieutenant-Colonel Alves Roçadas.

  • History

    Mongua Combat

    During the Great War (1914-18), there was combat in Mongua, Angola, against German troops.

  • History

    Sonae

    Sonae (Sociedade Nacional de Estratificados) was founded in 1959, an important Portuguese company in the distribution and retail sector.

  • History

    Expulsion of South Africa from the Olympic Games

    Celebration of Freedom Day in South Africa, a historic national holiday commemorating the first post-apartheid democratic and multiracial elections, held in 1994.