Historical events for
Friday, 4 July 2025

Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian soldier and patriot who contributed to the unification of Italy.

Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé, Argentina, born in 1934, was one of the greatest football players of all time.

Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso Soares, actress, politician and first lady of Portugal, was born in 1950.

Australian musician and founding member of the iconic band INXS (1958- ). His versatility as a guitarist, saxophonist, and backing vocalist was fundamental to building the group's sonic identity on a global scale.

Thomas Bergersen (b. 1980) is a colossal Norwegian composer. Co-founder of Two Steps from Hell, his incomparable talent for epic orchestral and choral music immortalized dozens of movie trailers and consolidated extraordinary solo albums like "Illusions".

Celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July, this day underlines the essential contribution of cooperatives to sustainable development and economic justice. Promoted by the UN, it highlights business models based on solidarity, democracy, and social responsibility.

United States Independence Day celebration, commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Celebrations include fireworks, parades, barbecues, and patriotic events.

Celebration of the opening of the West Point Military Academy in the United States, one of the most renowned military institutions in the world.

We remember the attack on Ponta Delgada by a German submarine during the First World War.

Commemoration of the first motor show in Portugal, held at the Coliseu dos Recreios in 1925.

On March 5, 2010, the cinematic adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland", directed by Tim Burton, premiered. Grossing over a billion dollars globally, the film revitalized Lewis Carroll's classic through a stunningly gothic visual aesthetic, redefining the standard for live-action adaptations in the industry.

Celebration of National Rifleman's Day in Portugal, honoring the soldiers of this specialty.

Celebration of Queen Saint Elizabeth's Day, recognized for her generosity and miracles, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Celebration of Greece's historic victory in the European Football Championship held in Portugal in 2004.