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Historical events for
Saturday, 7 September 2024

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  • Birth

    D. Sancho II

    D. Sancho II, was the King of Portugal between 1223 and 1248, son of D. Afonso II and D. Urraca of Castile.

    † 4/1/1248
  • Birth

    Camilo Pessanha

    Camilo Pessanha, Portuguese symbolist poet whose work "Clepsidra" influenced Orpheu's generation.

    † 1/3/1926
  • Birth

    Buddy Holly

    Buddy Holly was one of the pioneers of rock and roll, known for hits such as "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day".

  • Birth

    Catarina Martins

    Catarina Martins, former leader of Bloco de Esquerda (BE), known for her activism in social justice, feminism and workers' rights.

  • History

    Treaty of The Hague (1701)

    On September 7, 1701, the Treaty of The Hague was signed, which formed the Grand Alliance, uniting Great Britain, the Netherlands and the Holy Roman Empire against France.

  • History

    Brazilian Independence Day

    Brasil

    Celebration of Brazilian Independence Day, commemorating independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. Celebrations include civic-military parades, cultural events and musical performances throughout the country.

  • History

    Launch of Mega FM

    Today is the anniversary of the launch of Mega FM, a radio station that revolutionized the music scene in Portugal with programming focused on young music.

  • History

    Release of Xanana Gusmão (1999)

    The leader of the Timorese resistance, Xanana Gusmão, was released, under the protection of the British Embassy in Jakarta.

  • History

    Launch of Semanário Sol

    On September 7, 2006, Semanário Sol, a leading Portuguese newspaper, was launched.

  • History

    Dia Internacional do Abutre

    O Dia Internacional do Abutre, comemorado no primeiro sábado de setembro, sublinha a importância ecológica dos abutres e chama a atenção para o perigo de extinção de algumas espécies. Em Portugal, o Abutre Britango, Grifo e Abutre-Negro são as principais espécies destacadas neste dia.

  • History

    Dia Mundial da Barba 2024

    O Dia Mundial da Barba celebra-se hoje, o primeiro sábado de setembro. Este dia é uma homenagem a uma das características masculinas mais marcantes e simbólicas, sendo um dia de celebração para os homens barbudos. Nesta data, o elemento barbudo da família costuma ser poupado do trabalho e as atividades realizadas consistem em encontros, desfiles, grelhados, concursos de melhor barba, festivais de cerveja e combates entre homens barbudos e imberbes.

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    History

    International Clean Air Day for Blue Sky

    Today is International Clean Air Day for Blue Skies, a day dedicated to promoting global actions to improve air quality and reduce atmospheric pollution.

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    History

    Saint Regina's Day

    Saint Regina's Day is celebrated on September 7th. Saint Regina was a 3rd century Christian martyr who suffered martyrdom in Gaul. Her faith, refusing the promises of a Roman governor, and the mysteries surrounding her death, such as the healing of a white dove, made her a venerated saint in France, Germany and Holland.