Birth
Michelangelo Caravaggio
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Italian Baroque painter, famous for his chiaroscuro technique and for revolutionizing religious art and painting with dramatic realism.
† 18/7/1610DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Saturday, 28 September 2024
- Birth
D. Carlos I
D. Carlos I, penultimate king of Portugal, known for his interest in oceanography and for facing political challenges during his reign until he was assassinated in 1908.
† 1/2/1908 - Birth
D. Carlos I (The Martyred)
D. Carlos I (born September 28, 1863, and died February 1, 1908) was the thirty-third King of Portugal. A respected diplomat abroad and notable oceanographer, his troubled reign culminated tragically in his assassination in the Terreiro do Paço.
† 1/2/1908 - Birth
D. Amelia
D. Amélia de Orleães, last queen of Portugal, wife of D. Carlos I, known for her dedication to charity and the progress of health in Portugal.
† 25/10/1951 - Birth
Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni, Italian actor and one of the icons of European cinema, known for films such as "La Dolce Vita" and "8½".
† 19/12/1996 - Birth
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot, French actress and activist, cultural icon of the 1950s and 1960s, famous for her beauty and activism in defense of animal rights.
- Birth
Sylvia Kristel
Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress, known mainly for her performance in the films in the "Emmanuelle" series.
- Birth
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts, British-Australian actress, known for roles in films such as "The Ring" and "21 Grams".
- History
Confucius Day
Qufu, China
Celebration of the birth of Confucius, the most influential Chinese philosopher in Asia, whose ethical and moral teachings are followed to this day.
- History
Saint Wenceslas Day
Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, is remembered as a martyr and patron saint of the Czech Republic.
- History
Saint Simon de Rojas Day
Celebration of Saint Simon de Rojas, a Spanish priest known for his devotion to the Virgin Mary and work with the poor.
- History
Day of Saint Lawrence Ruiz and companions
Day in honor of Saint Lawrence Ruiz, the first Filipino martyr, and his companions who died for the Christian faith.
- History
Inauguration of public lighting in Cascais
Cascais, Portugal
First location in Portugal to have electric public lighting, marking a significant technological advance in the country.
- History
International Right to Know Day
Mundo
Global celebration of the right to access information and the importance of transparent and accessible governments, established in 2002.
- History
World Rabies Day
Mundo
Date created to promote vaccination and prevention of rabies, in honor of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first effective vaccine against the disease.
- History
Dia Internacional do Coelho
Mundo
O Dia Internacional do Coelho é comemorado no último sábado de setembro, promovendo a proteção dos coelhos selvagens e domésticos.
- Sport
Foundation of F.C. Porto
Porto, Portugal
F.C. Porto, one of the biggest football clubs in Portugal, was founded, becoming a powerhouse in national and European football.