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Antoine de Lavoisier
Antoine de Lavoisier, considered the father of modern Chemistry for having defined the elementary principles of this science.
† 8/5/1794DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Monday, 26 August 2024
- Birth
Lee de Forest
Lee de Forest, American inventor and physicist, known as the 'father of radio' for his development of audion, which revolutionized broadcasting.
† 30/6/1961 - Birth
Guillaume Apollinaire
Guillaume Apollinaire, French poet, writer and art critic, one of the most influential figures in the artistic avant-garde of the early 20th century.
† 9/11/1918 - Birth
Peggy Guggenheim
Peggy Guggenheim, American art collector and patron, fundamental in the development of modern art.
† 23/12/1979 - Birth
Agnes Gonxha Box (More Teresa of Calcuts)
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1979, recognized worldwide for her humanitarian work among the poor of Calcutta.
† 5/9/1997 - Birth
Alain Peyrefitte
Alain Peyrefitte, French politician, diplomat and writer, known for his influence on French politics and his writings on society.
† 27/11/1999 - Birth
Manuel Cavaco
Manuel Cavaco, Portuguese actor notable for his long career in theater and television, with a significant contribution to the dramatic arts in Portugal.
- Birth
Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis, American jazz saxophonist and composer, recognized both for his solo career and for his collaborations with great names in jazz.
- Birth
Shirley Manson
Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage, recognized as one of the most iconic voices in alternative rock of the 90s.
- Birth
Adrian Young
Adrian Young, drummer for the band No Doubt, famous for his energetic style and contribution to the band's success in the 90s.
- Birth
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin, American actor world famous for his role as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' franchise.
- Birth
Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett (b. 1992) is an influential British entrepreneur and author. Founder of Social Chain and the youngest investor on "Dragon's Den", his acclaimed podcast "The Diary of a CEO" became a global reference in leadership and personal development.
- History
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Today we celebrate the approval of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen by the French Constituent Assembly in 1789, a milestone in the history of human rights.
- History
Mini launch anniversary
Today marks the launch date of the Mini, the iconic British car launched in 1959, which became a pop culture symbol and a global success.
- History
Election of John Paul I
Today we celebrate the election of Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I in 1978, whose brief but remarkable pontification lasted just 33 days.
- History
K1 5000m World Championship for Fernando Pimenta
Today we celebrate the conquest of the K1 5000m World Championship by Fernando Pimenta in 2017, one of the most important victories in Portuguese canoeing.
- History
World Dog Day
Today is World Dog Day, a date dedicated to honoring man's best friend and raising awareness about dog rights.
- History
International Women's Equality Day
Celebration of International Women's Equality Day, a date dedicated to promoting equal rights between men and women.
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Santa Micaela Day
Today we celebrate the day of Saint Micaela, known for her dedication to the poor and Christian education.