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Historical events for
Tuesday, 23 September 2025

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  • Birth

    Walter Lippmann

    EUA

    American journalist and writer Walter Lippmann, one of the most influential political commentators of the 20th century, was born on September 23, 1889.

    † 14/12/1974
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    Aldo Moro

    Itália

    Aldo Moro, Italian politician and statesman, was born on September 23, 1916. He was one of the most important figures in post-war Italian politics.

    † 9/5/1978
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    Mickey Rooney

    Mickey Rooney (born September 23, 1920, and died April 6, 2014) was an authentic Hollywood legend. With an impressive career spanning nine decades, he was one of the most successful child actors in history and a talent of inexhaustible versatility.

    † 6/4/2014
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    John Coltrane

    EUA

    John Coltrane, American jazz saxophonist and composer, one of the most influential figures in jazz music.

    † 15/7/1868
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    Ray Charles

    EUA

    Iconic singer and pianist Ray Charles, a soul music legend, was born on September 23, 1930.

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    Romy Schneider

    França

    French-German actress Romy Schneider, famous for films such as "Sissi", was born on September 23, 1938.

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    Antonio Tabucchi

    Antonio Tabucchi (born September 23, 1943, and died March 25, 2012) was a prestigious Italian writer and academic. Deeply passionate about Portugal and an expert on the work of Fernando Pessoa, his narratives marked by saudade and existential reflection, such as "Pereira Maintains", conquered the world.

    † 25/3/2012
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    Julio Iglesias

    Espanha

    Spanish singer Júlio Iglesias, one of the most successful artists in the world of music, was born on September 23, 1943.

  • Birth

    Bruce Springsteen

    EUA

    American singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen, known as "The Boss", was born on September 23, 1949.

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    Paulo Chachine

    Minister of the Interior, Paulo Chachine (b. 1975) manages internal security and public order. His agenda focuses on modernizing the police force, improving urban security, and fighting organized crime, serving as a fundamental piece in maintaining social peace throughout the national territory.

  • Birth

    Bumba na Fofinha

    Portugal

    Mariana Cabral, known as "Bumba na Fofinha", comedian and digital influencer.

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    Birth of John Donne

    Inglaterra

    September 23, 1572, is considered the probable date of birth of John Donne, English poet and clergyman, one of the greatest writers in the English language.

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    Neptune Discovery

    Mundial

    On September 23, 1846, the planet Neptune was discovered by astronomers Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.

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    Discovery of the planet Neptune

    On September 23, 1846, the planet Neptune was observed for the first time by astronomer Johann Galle at the Berlin Observatory. It was the first planet discovered through complex mathematical predictions, calculated by Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams, rather than direct empirical observation.

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    Foundation of the sports club Os Belenenses

    Lisboa, Portugal

    On September 23, 1919, the sports club Os Belenenses was founded in Lisbon, one of the most iconic clubs in Portuguese football.

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    Photographic Flash Patent (Johann Ostermeyer)

    Mundial

    On September 23, 1930, Johann Ostermeyer registered a patent for the photographic flash, a revolutionary invention that transformed photography.

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    National Day in Saudi Arabia

    Arábia Saudita

    Saudi Arabia's National Day, celebrated on September 23, marks the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

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    Start of gas executions in Auschwitz

    Auschwitz, Polónia

    On September 23, 1941, mass gas executions began at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Poland.

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    Completion of the Belém Cultural Center (CCB)

    Lisboa, Portugal

    The Belém Cultural Center in Lisbon was completed on September 23, 1992. Originally built for the Portuguese Presidency of the European Community, it has become an important cultural center.

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    International Sign Language Day

    Mundial

    International Sign Language Day, celebrated on September 23, promotes the importance of inclusion and accessibility for deaf communities around the world.

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    Saint Linus's Day (Pope and Martyr)

    Saint Linus, the second Pope of the Catholic Church, is celebrated on September 23rd as a martyr for the Christian faith.

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    Saint Thecla's Day (Virgo)

    Saint Thecla, one of the first Christian martyrs, is celebrated on September 23 for her faith and devotion to Christianity.

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    Restless Legs Syndrome Day

    Mundial

    Restless Legs Syndrome Day, celebrated on September 23, aims to raise awareness about this neurological condition that affects many people around the world.