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Juan Peron
Juan Perón, former Argentine president and dictator, a central figure in Argentine politics, who influenced several generations with his Peronist movement.
† 1/7/1974DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
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Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson, American politician and activist, known for his fight for civil rights and racial equality in the United States.
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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, American actor and comedian, famous for his roles in comedy films and for his appearances on the program "Saturday Night Live".
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Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver, American actress, known for her roles in science fiction films such as "Alien" and "Avatar".
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Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (b. 1958) is the most powerful figure in the EU. Leading the European executive in her second term, she focuses her agenda on the Green Deal, technological sovereignty, and strengthening common defense, serving as the face of Europe on the global geopolitical stage.
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João Baião
João Baião, Portuguese television presenter and actor, a beloved figure on Portuguese television, recognized for his talent and versatility.
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Sadiq Khan
The son of immigrants and a former civil rights lawyer, Sadiq Khan (b. 1970) became a global figurehead as the Mayor of London. A champion of cosmopolitanism and urban sustainability, his leadership of the British capital focuses on the green transition, social housing, and multicultural cohesion.
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Creation of the 1st Veterinary Hospital of Lisbon
Founded on October 8, 1891, Lisbon's first veterinary hospital was a pioneering institution in Portugal, dedicated to the treatment of animals and the training of future veterinarians. This institution played an essential role in the development of veterinary medicine in the country.
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Annexation of Poland by Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler (born April 20, 1889, and died April 30, 1945) was the Nazi dictator of Germany. Directly responsible for the Holocaust and for starting World War II, his totalitarian regime caused tens of millions of deaths, marking humanity's darkest chapter.
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Attempted coup against the Estado Novo
On October 8, 1949, an attempted coup took place against the Estado Novo dictatorship in Portugal, led by Admiral José Mendes Cabeçadas. Although the coup failed, this episode reflected growing tensions against Salazar's regime.
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Eusébio's debut in the National Team
On October 8, 1961, Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, the "Black Panther", made his debut for the national football team, scoring a goal against Luxembourg. This match was the beginning of one of the most legendary careers in Portuguese and international football.
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Chevira Cupture says Bolivia says
On October 8, 1967, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, one of the most influential revolutionary leaders of the 20th century, was captured in Bolivia during a guerrilla campaign.
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Arrest of D. Branca
On October 8, 1984, Maria Branca dos Santos, known as D. Branca, was arrested on charges of fraud. The case, which involved thousands of small investors, became known as the "D. Branca Case" and was one of the biggest financial scandals in Portugal in the 1980s.
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Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to José Saramago
Portuguese writer José Saramago receives the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first Portuguese-language author to be awarded the prize.
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Funeral of Amália Rodrigues
On October 8, 1999, thousands of people in Lisbon said goodbye to Amália Rodrigues, the "Queen of Fado", in an emotional funeral at the Prazeres cemetery. The singer was one of the most influential ambassadors of Portuguese music, leaving an unparalleled legacy.
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Euromillions in Portugal
On October 8, 2004, the Euromillions draw was integrated into betting in Portugal for the first time, with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa managing the lottery. Since then, Euromillions has become one of the most popular bets in the country.
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Mario R. Capecchi
Estocolmo, Suécia
The three scientists were awarded for their discoveries about genetic manipulation in mouse stem cells.
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World Octopus Day
World Octopus Day celebrates one of the most fascinating marine creatures, recognized for its intelligence and ability to adapt.
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Sir John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka - Nobel Prize in Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka received the award for discoveries that allowed the reprogramming of mature cells to become pluripotent.
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European Parent and School Day
This date aims to promote the importance of collaboration between parents and school, with a view to a more inclusive and participatory education.
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Santa Tais Day
Day of veneration of Saint Tais, penitent, who renounced his sins and dedicated his life to faith and charity.
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Saint Pelagia's Day
Religious celebration dedicated to Saint Pelagia, virgin and martyr, venerated for her courage and faith in Christianity.
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Dia de Ada Lovelace
O Dia de Ada Lovelace é celebrado anualmente na segunda terça-feira de outubro, com o objetivo de promover e aumentar a conscientização sobre as valiosas contribuições das mulheres nas áreas de STEM (ciência, tecnologia, engenharia e matemática). O evento homenageia Augusta Ada King, Condessa de Lovelace, uma matemática visionária e pioneira da ciência da computação no Reino Unido, que foi a primeira a reconhecer que as máquinas poderiam ser utilizadas para além do cálculo matemático. A celebração teve início em 2009 como um “dia de blogging” e, desde então, evoluiu para um evento multinacional, marcado por conferências e iniciativas dedicadas à promoção da participação feminina no mundo tecnológico.
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Nobel Prize for Physics 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto for their fundamental contributions to the development of artificial neural networks, essential for machine learning. His discoveries transformed artificial intelligence and are applied today in several areas, such as medical image diagnosis and facial recognition.