Birth
William Ramsay
Escócia
William Ramsay (1852-1916) was a Scottish chemist known for the discovery of noble gases, including argon and neon.
† 23/7/1916DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
- Birth
Mahatma Gandhi
Índia
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was the leader of India's independence movement and a global advocate of nonviolence and civil disobedience.
† 30/1/1948 - Birth
Groucho Marx
Estados Unidos
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a famous American comedian and actor, member of the legendary Marx Brothers.
† 25/8/1984 - Birth
Graham Greene
Reino Unido
Graham Greene (1904-1991) was one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century, known for works such as "The Third Man".
† 3/4/1991 - Birth
José Cardoso Pires
Portugal
José Cardoso Pires, born on October 2, 1925, was one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He passed away on October 26, 1998, leaving a vast literary work marked by social and political criticism.
† 26/10/1998 - Birth
Daciano Costa
Daciano Costa, Portuguese graphic designer and design pioneer in Portugal, was born on October 2, 1930. He passed away on October 19, 2005. He worked on emblematic graphic identity projects and was a teacher at several educational institutions.
† 19/10/2005 - Birth
Sting
Gordon Sumner, acclaimed as Sting (b. 1951), is a genius British singer, bassist, and songwriter. Frontman of The Police and a massively successful solo artist, his work masterfully fuses rock, jazz, and world rhythms.
- Birth
Sting (Gordon Sumner)
Reino Unido
Sting (1951) is a British singer, songwriter and activist, former leader of the band The Police, with a long solo career.
- Birth
Jorge Romão
Lisboa, Portugal
Jorge Romão, bassist for the band GNR, was born, contributing his creativity and technique to the band's sound since 1981.
- History
Charles Darwin returns to England aboard the Beagle
Reino Unido
On October 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned to England after the historic expedition on the HMS Beagle, which would influence his ideas about evolution.
- History
National Day in Guinea
Guiné
Guinea celebrates its National Day on October 2nd, marking the date of its independence in 1958.
- History
World Farm Animals Day
Mundo
This day is dedicated to promoting the welfare of farm animals, raising awareness of the importance of their ethical treatment.
- History
Euromillions anniversary in Portugal
Portugal
On October 2, 2004, Euromillions was launched in Portugal, becoming one of the biggest games of chance in Europe.
- History
Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello - Nobel Prize in Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
Scientists were awarded for the discovery of RNA interference.
† 10/3/1948 - History
International Day of Non-Violence
Mundo
International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on October 2, marks Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and promotes the values of peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
- History
Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash e Michael W. Young - Nobel da Medicina
Estocolmo, Suécia
The scientists were awarded for their studies on the circadian rhythm.
- History
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman - Nobel Prize for Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
Prize awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that allowed the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
- History
Day of the Holy Guardian Angels
Mundo
The Day of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2, highlighting the role of angels as protectors of human beings according to Christian tradition.