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Historical events for
Friday, 30 August 2024

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  • Birth

    Mary Shelley

    Mary Shelley "Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley", English writer, author of the horror classic "Frankenstein", considered one of the first science fiction novels in history.

  • Birth

    Ernest Rutherford

    Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealand physicist known as the father of nuclear physics, pioneered the theory of atomic structure.

  • Birth

    Shirley Booth

    Shirley Booth, American actress, Oscar winner known for her role in the play "Come Back, Little Sheba" and the TV series "Hazel".

  • Birth

    Fred MacMurray

    Fred MacMurray, American actor, known for his work in classic films such as "Double Indemnity" and "The Absent-Minded Professor".

  • Birth

    Warren Buffet

    Warren Buffet, American economist and businessman, is one of the most successful investors in the world and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

  • Birth

    Jack Swigert

    Jack Swigert, American astronaut, crew member of the Apollo 13 mission, famous for the accident that almost resulted in tragedy but ended in a successful rescue.

  • Birth

    Robert Crumb

    Estados Unidos

    Robert Crumb, creator of Fritz the Cat and one of the most influential figures in the underground comix movement.

  • Birth

    Alexandre de Moraes

    Justice of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes (b. 1962) is one of the most influential and controversial figures in the Brazilian judiciary. Known for his rigorous actions in defending democratic institutions and fighting disinformation, his role is central to the balance of power in Brasília.

  • History

    Signing of the Sintra Convention

    Today we celebrate the signing of the Convention of Sintra, which put an end to the first French invasion of Portugal, resulting in the withdrawal of French troops from the country.

  • History

    First Google Doodle

    Today marks the date of Google's first Doodle, which marked the beginning of the company's fun and creative tradition of modifying its logo to commemorate important events.

  • History

    East Timor referendum

    Today is the anniversary of the Timor-Leste Referendum, in which the population voted for independence from Indonesia, resulting in the creation of the nation of Timor-Leste.

  • History

    Day of Saint Caesarius of Arles

    Today we celebrate the Day of Saint Caesarion of Arles, bishop and reformer of the Church in the 6th century, known for his sermons and the founding of one of the first women's monasteries in the West.

  • History

    Day of St. Fiário (Eremita)

    Today we celebrate St. Fiácrio's Day, known as the patron saint of gardeners and travelers, especially venerated in France.

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    History

    Turkish National Day

    Celebration of Turkish Republic Day, marking the founding of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 1923.

  • Sport

    Moreirense vs SL Benfica

    Liga Portuguesa 24/25 - 4ª Jornada: O SL Benfica enfrenta o Moreirense no Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, pelas 20h15 com transmissão na Sport TV 1.