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Francisco de Quevedo
Espanha
Francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer from Siglo de Oro, famous for his satirical and moralistic writings.
† 8/9/1645DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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José Regio
Portugal
José Régio, Portuguese writer, one of the most important figures of literary modernism in Portugal.
† 22/12/1969 - Birth
Augustine Neto
Angola
Agostinho Neto, Angolan politician and first president of independent Angola.
† 10/9/1979 - Birth
Stirling Moss
Reino Unido
Stirling Moss, British Formula 1 driver, one of the greatest names in the history of motorsport.
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Bruce Spence
Bruce Spence (b. 1945) is an iconic New Zealand-Australian actor. Known for his imposing stature, he brought to life the bizarre and loyal Trainman in "The Matrix Revolutions", controlling the limbo between the digital and mechanical worlds.
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Keith Flint
Keith Flint (born September 17, 1969, and died March 4, 2019) was an iconic British vocalist and dancer. As the fierce and unmistakable face of The Prodigy, his punk energy and the mega-hit "Firestarter" helped catapult electronic dance music to the masses.
† 4/3/2019 - Birth
Ana Moura
Ana Moura (b. 1979) is one of the most international voices of modern fado. With a deep and sultry timbre, she broke rhythmic barriers and collaborated with names like Prince and The Rolling Stones, reinventing tradition with a global aesthetic.
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Release of the album Use Your Illusion I
EUA
Part of Guns N' Roses' double release "Use Your Illusion" includes "November Rain", "Don't Cry" and "Live and Let Die".
† 30/9/2006 - History
Bomb attack in Paris
Paris, França
On September 17, 1986, a bomb attack in front of the "Tati" department store in Paris left 7 dead and 55 injured.
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Release of the album Use Your Illusion II
EUA
Released simultaneously with Guns N' Roses' "Use Your Illusion I", it includes tracks such as "Civil War" and "You Could Be Mine".
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Diogo Freitas do Amaral's term as president of the UN General Assembly ends
Nações Unidas
On September 17, 1996, Diogo Freitas do Amaral's term as president of the United Nations General Assembly ended.
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Military security agreement between Portugal, Spain, France and the Netherlands
Europa
On September 17, 2004, Portugal, Spain, France and the Netherlands established a cooperation agreement for militarized security, reinforcing European collaboration on defense and security issues.
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Festival da Lua 中秋节 (Zhōngqiū Jié)
China
O Festival da Lua, também conhecido como Festival do Meio do Outono, é celebrado no 15º dia do 8º mês lunar. Este festival celebra a lua cheia, que simboliza reunião e completude. A festividade tem suas raízes em antigas práticas de adoração da lua e comemoração da colheita de outono. Durante o festival, famílias reúnem-se para apreciar a lua, compartilhar refeições especiais e saborear os tradicionais bolos da lua, que simbolizam a unidade e a prosperidade. O festival também é marcado por atividades culturais, como a iluminação de lanternas coloridas, que são soltas no céu ou flutuadas em rios, simbolizando desejos de boa sorte e felicidade. É uma ocasião para honrar os antepassados, expressar gratidão pela colheita e celebrar a união familiar.
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International Country Music Day
Mundial
International Country Music Day is celebrated on September 17th and was created in the 1950s. Country music, which emerged in the USA in the 1920s, is known for telling everyday stories with harmonies of banjo, guitar and harmonica. It is one of the most popular musical forms in the world and celebrated with annual concerts and festivals.
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Day of Saint Robert Bellarmine (Bishop)
Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church, is celebrated on September 17th.
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Saint Hildegard's Day (Religious)
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century nun, composer and mystic, is celebrated on September 17th. She was one of the first women to be recognized as a doctor of the Church, famous for her visions and contributions to music and medicine.