Historical events for
Sunday, 19 January 2025

Scottish engineer, fundamental to the Industrial Revolution with his innovations in the steam engine

American writer, creator of the modern model of detective novel with "The Murders of the Rue de Morgue"

Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter, often described as the "father of modern art." His work explored the geometric structure of form and decisively influenced movements like Cubism, serving as a bridge between 19th-century impressionism and 20th-century avant-garde.

American novelist, author of psychological thrillers, such as "Strangers on a Train" and the "Ripley" series

Portuguese poet, author of "As Mãos e os Frutos", awarded the Camões Prize and other distinctions

American singer and songwriter, country music icon

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon (b. 1964) is the Liberal Party’s parliamentary strategist. With extensive experience in political coordination, he is responsible for ensuring the passage of government legislation and the stability of legislative operations in an often fragmented parliament.

During the Napoleonic Wars, British forces led by the Duke of Wellington capture the Spanish city of Ciudad Rodrigo

Paiva Couceiro organizes a Governing Board and proclaims the Monarchy in Porto, post-World War

Today, Sporting Clube de Braga celebrates the anniversary of its foundation

During the Spanish Civil War, Franco's air force and Hitler's Luftwaffe bomb Spanish cities

First personal computer to utilize a graphical user interface and a mouse

The Portuguese fado singer is recognized by the French government for her contribution to culture

Legal determination that requires 25 to 40% of the music broadcast on radio in Portugal to be of national origin

Commemoration of the patron saint of Lodi, remembered for his fight against the Arian heresy and impact on the Church in the 4th century

International celebration dedicated to the importance and fun provided by snow in different parts of the world