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Historical events for
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

  • Birth

    Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

    Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher, one of the central figures in Western philosophy, known for developing German idealism.

  • Birth

    Samuel Goldwyn

    Samuel Goldwyn, film producer and one of the founders of the Hollywood industry, essential in the development of American cinema.

  • Birth

    Man Ray

    Man Ray, American photographer and artist, notable figure of surrealism and dadaism.

  • Birth

    Fujio Akatsuka

    Japão

    Fujio Akatsuka, Japanese cartoonist known for creating "Osomatsu-kun" and for being one of the pioneers of comedy in manga/comics.

  • Birth

    Cesária Évora

    Cesária Évora, the "Diva dos Pés Descalços", famous Cape Verdean singer, known worldwide for her unique voice and the success of morna.

  • Birth

    Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens)

    Paul Reubens, American comedian and actor, creator of the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, who marked pop culture in the 80s.

  • Birth

    Tony Kanal

    EUA

    Tony Kanal, bassist for the band No Doubt, known for his work on albums such as "Tragic Kingdom" and for his influence on 90s rock.

  • Birth

    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul (b. 1979) is an award-winning American actor. He gained global fame playing Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad", creating one of the most emotionally complex characters in contemporary television drama, a role that earned him three Emmy awards.

  • History

    Anniversary of the 1st jet plane test

    Today we celebrate the first test flight of a jet aircraft in 1939, a milestone in the history of modern aviation.

  • History

    Anniversary of the title of Triple Jump World Champion in Osaka (Nelson Évora)

    Nelson Évora (b. 1984) is a legendary Portuguese athlete, specializing in the triple jump. Olympic Champion in Beijing 2008 and World Champion in Osaka 2007, he combined exquisite technique with enormous competitive resilience, establishing himself as an emblematic and inescapable figure in national sports.

  • History

    Saint Monica's Day

    Today we celebrate the day of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine, known for her faith and perseverance, an example of Christian devotion.

  • History

    Moldova National Day

    Moldávia

    Celebration of Moldova's Independence Day, marking independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991.