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Historical events for
Thursday, 24 July 2025

1783
Birth

Simon Bolivar

Venezuela

Simão Bolívar, Venezuelan politician and soldier, central figure in the independence of several South American countries.

1802
Birth

Alexandre Dumas (Father)

França

Alexandre Dumas, French writer known for classics such as "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo".

1853
Birth

Henrik Pontoppidan

Danish writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1917

1897
Birth

Amelia Earhart

EUA

Amelia Earhart, American aviator, pioneer in female aviation and first woman to fly alone over the Atlantic Ocean.

1929
Birth

Oriana Fallaci

Itália

Oriana Fallaci, Italian journalist and writer, known for her incisive interviews and works on politics and war.

1954
Birth

Jorge Jesus

Portugal

Jorge Jesus, Portuguese football coach, known for his work at clubs such as Benfica and Flamengo.

1954
Birth

Sam Mostyn

Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn (b. 1954) is the official representative of the Monarch and the first female business leader to hold the office. With a notable background in the private sector and social activism, she exercises her constitutional duties with a focus on community cohesion and the federation’s institutional excellence.

1957
Birth

Annie Ernaux

French writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022

1969
Birth

Jennifer Lopez

EUA

Jennifer Lopez, American singer, actress and dancer, known for hit songs and films such as "Selena".

1976
Birth

Tiago Monteiro

Celebration of the birthday of Portuguese driver Tiago Monteiro, born on July 24, 1976, former Formula 1 driver and competitor in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCR).

1982
Birth

Anna Paquin

Canadá/Nova Zelândia

Anna Paquin, Canadian-New Zealand actress, winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "The Piano".

0
History

St. Olga's Day

Saint Olga of Kyiv (c. 890-969) was a regent and saint of the Orthodox Church, recognized as the first Russian ruler to convert to Christianity. Her memory celebrates the strength of female leadership and her pioneering role in the evangelization and structuring of the State in Eastern Europe.

1704
History

Occupation of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

During the War of the Spanish Succession, forces of English Admiral George Rooke occupied Gibraltar, which became an important strategic base for England.

1911
History

Discovery of Machu Picchu

Peru

American anthropologist Hiram Bingham discovered and introduced the Inca city of Machu Picchu, in Peru, to the world.

2024
History

Cousins ​​Day

Global

Celebration of family relationships between cousins.