Historical events for
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Nicolau Tolentino, Portuguese poet born in 1740, was one of the greatest representatives of 18th century literary satire in Portugal.

Franz Werfel, Austrian poet and playwright born in 1890, is known for his literary work deeply influenced by the experiences of exile and war.

Robert Wise, an American filmmaker born in 1914, was responsible for iconic films such as "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music".

Luis Francisco Rebelo, Portuguese essayist born in 1924, is an important figure in Portuguese culture and literature, with several works dedicated to theater.

Karl Lagerfeld, German stylist and fashion designer born in 1933, was one of the most iconic figures in 20th century fashion, known for his work at Chanel.

José Feliciano, Puerto Rican singer and guitarist born in 1945, famous for hits such as "Feliz Navidad" and for his influence on Latin pop.

Joe Perry, guitarist for Aerosmith, known for his influential guitar style and his fundamental collaboration in the composition of the band's hits, was born.

Colin Firth, a British actor born in 1960, won an Oscar for his performance in "The King's Speech".

Guy Ritchie, British filmmaker born in 1968, is known for films such as "Snatch" and "Sherlock Holmes".

Today we celebrate the Day of Saint Nicholas Tolentino, an Augustinian saint known for his compassion for the poor and sick, who died in 1305.

On September 10, 1756, the Douro Demarcated Region was created, one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world, famous for the production of Port wine.

On this day, in 1765, freedom of trade was established in Portugal, an important milestone in the country's economic reforms.

Today we celebrate the end of the war between France and Morocco, marked by the Treaty of Tangier, which put an end to the conflict on September 10, 1844.

On September 10, 1846, Elias Howe patented the first functional sewing machine, a revolutionary invention that changed the textile industry.

On September 10, 1898, Empress Sissi of Austria and Hungary was assassinated by an anarchist in Geneva, a tragedy that shocked Europe.

Today we celebrate the first flight of a Portuguese pilot, Alberto Sanches de Castro, carried out on September 10, 1912, an important milestone in the history of aviation in Portugal.

Paul-Henri Spaak of Belgium was the first President of the European Parliament, serving from 1952 to 1954. He is remembered as one of the founders of the European Union and a promoter of European integration.

On September 10, 1981, Pablo Picasso's famous painting Guernica returned to Spain, after a long exile in New York, as a symbol of the fight against Francisco Franco's dictatorship.

Today we celebrate the apotheotic arrival of D. Ximenes Belo in Lisbon, in 1999, after the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996, in recognition of his efforts in the fight for peace in Timor-Leste.

World Suicide Prevention Day was created in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the WHO, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of prevention and government strategies to save lives.

On this day in 2008, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) opened at CERN, marking an important advance in particle physics and understanding the origin of the universe.

Today we celebrate the Day of Saint Pulcheria, a Byzantine empress from the 5th century, known for her devotion to the Christian faith and her role in defending orthodoxy.

Today we celebrate National Port Wine Day, a date dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of this wine, one of the greatest symbols of Portuguese wine culture.