Birth
Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, poet and philosopher, exponent of Romanticism, author of works such as "Faust" and "The Passion of Young Werther".
† 22/3/1832DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
- Birth
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, scientist and statesman.
† 22/3/1832 - Birth
Leo Tolstoi
Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, author of iconic works such as "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace", one of the most influential figures in world literature.
† 20/11/1910 - Birth
Jack Kirby
Estados Unidos
Jack Kirby, co-creator of Fantastic Four, Captain America, and many other superheroes, considered the "King of Comics".
† 6/2/1994 - Birth
Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara, American actor known for his versatility and for roles in films such as "Awakening of the Beast".
- Birth
Raul Cortez
Raul Cortez, Brazilian actor, an important figure in theater, cinema and television in Brazil.
- Birth
José Eduardo dos Santos
José Eduardo dos Santos, Angolan politician and former president of Angola, who governed the country for almost four decades.
- Birth
Rene Higuita
René Higuita, former Colombian footballer, famous for his daring style of play and his "scorpion" defense.
- Birth
João Carlos Magalhães
Portugal
João Carlos Magalhães was born, member of the band Delfins, which played an important role in the Portuguese pop rock scene.
- Birth
Shania Twain
Shania Twain, Canadian singer and songwriter, one of country music's most successful artists, known for hits such as "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!".
- Birth
Florence Welch
Florence Welch (b. 1986) is a majestic and theatrical British singer and songwriter. The life force of Florence + The Machine possesses a volcanic voice and a baroque aesthetic that triumphantly reinvented art pop and indie rock.
- History
Anniversary of the creation of the Royal Marine Brigade
Today we celebrate the creation of the Royal Navy Brigade in 1797, a fundamental unit in the defense of Portugal's maritime interests.
- History
Anniversary of the beginning of the 3rd French Invasion (Tomada de Almeida)
Today we celebrate the beginning of the Third French Invasion in 1810, with the capture of Almeida, an important battle in the Napoleonic Wars.
- History
Anniversary of the 1st oil extraction
Today marks the anniversary of the first commercial oil extraction in the United States, a milestone in the global energy industry.
- History
Anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech
Today we celebrate the historic speech "I Have a Dream", given by Martin Luther King in 1963, a milestone in the fight for civil rights in the United States.
- History
Anniversary of the launch of the Portuguese Electronic Passport
Today we celebrate the launch of the Portuguese Electronic Passport in 2006, which modernized the identification and travel system for Portuguese citizens.
- History
Saint Augustine's Day (Bishop)
Today we celebrate the day of Saint Augustine of Hippo, one of the most important Fathers of the Church, patron saint of theologians, brewers and printers.
- History
Dia da Tomatina
Espanha
Celebra-se hoje o Dia da Tomatina em Buñol, Espanha, um dos festivais mais famosos do mundo onde os participantes atiram tomates uns aos outros numa grande batalha festiva. A origem remonta a 1945, e hoje são utilizadas cerca de 100 toneladas de tomates.
- History
Day of Saint Moses the Ethiopian
Today we celebrate the day of Saint Moses the Ethiopian, a holy hermit and martyr from the 4th century, venerated for his life of penance and devotion.