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Candido de Figueiredo
Portugal
Cândido de Figueiredo, Portuguese philologist and lexicographer, known for his works on the Portuguese language.
† 20/9/1903DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Thursday, 19 September 2024
- Birth
Ludwig von Bertalanffy
Áustria
Ludwig von Bertalanffy, Austrian biologist, founder of General Systems Theory.
† 12/6/1972 - Birth
Emil Zátopek
Checoslováquia
Emil Zátopek, Czech athlete, known as one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time.
† 21/11/2000 - Birth
Rosemary Casals
EUA
Rosemary Casals, American tennis player, known for being a pioneer in the fight for women's rights in sport.
- Birth
Jeremy Irons
Reino Unido
Jeremy Irons, British actor, known for films such as "The Lion King" and "Reversal of Fortune".
- Birth
Twiggy
Twiggy (b. 1949) is an iconic British model, actress, and singer. With her androgynous look, short hair, and bold eyelashes, she subverted traditional beauty standards and became the absolute muse and unmistakable face of the 1960s cultural revolution.
- Birth
Helena Isabel
Portugal
Helena Isabel, Portuguese actress, known for her work in theater and television.
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Signing the donation letter from the Captaincy of Angola
Angola
On September 19, 1571, the Captaincy of N’gola was created, on the Atlantic coast of Africa. This event marked the beginning of the Portuguese presence in the region, culminating in the founding of the city of São Paulo de Luanda in 1576.
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Prohibition of transporting slaves to Portugal
Portugal
On September 19, 1761, the Marquis of Pombal prohibited the slave trade to Portugal, an important measure in the fight against slavery.
- History
First female vote in New Zealand
Nova Zelândia
On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote, a milestone in the fight for women's rights.
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Crossing of the Rovuma by the Portuguese expeditionary force
Moçambique
On September 19, 1916, during the First World War, the Portuguese expeditionary force invaded German East Africa, crossing the Rovuma River, marking Portugal's participation in the conflict in Africa.
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Foundation of PAIGC
Guiné-Bissau
On September 19, 1956, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) was founded, led by Amílcar Cabral. The party played a crucial role in the fight for the independence of Portugal's colonies in West Africa.
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Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis
São Cristóvão e Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis Independence Day Celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 19 September 1983. Celebrations include parades, official ceremonies and cultural events.
- History
National Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts e Nevis
On September 19, 1983, Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent from the United Kingdom, celebrating this day as its National Day.
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Investiture of Diogo Freitas do Amaral as President of the UN General Assembly
Nova Iorque, EUA
On September 19, 1995, Diogo Freitas do Amaral was invested as President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, being the first Portuguese to occupy that position.
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HUAWEI CONNECT 2024
HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, com o tema "Amplify Intelligence", acontece de 19 a 21 de setembro em Xangai. O evento explora como as indústrias podem maximizar tecnologias digitais e IA, focando em estratégia, desenvolvimento e ecossistemas. A Huawei apresentará seus mais recentes produtos e soluções, além de discutir as melhores práticas do setor e como a IA pode revolucionar modelos de negócios e eficiência.
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Day of Saint Januarius (Bishop and Martyr)
Itália
Saint Januarius, bishop and martyr from the 3rd century, is venerated on September 19th.
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Day of Saint Emilia William of Rodat (Religious)
Saint Emília de Rodat, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family, is celebrated on September 19 for her work with the poor and sick.
- Sport
Nuno Delgado bronze medal (Sydney Olympic Games)
Sydney, Austrália
On September 19, 2000, Nuno Delgado won the bronze medal in the -81kg judo category at the Sydney Olympic Games, being Portugal's first Olympic medal in this sport.