Historical events for
Tuesday, 10 February 2026

One of the most influential playwrights of the 20th century.

The "Poet of Arrábida" who left too soon, but left behind an immense work of love for nature and life. Author of "Serra-Mãe", his poetry is a hymn to the Setúbal mountains and the purity of the pedagogical gaze he dedicated to his students.

Jerry Goldsmith (born February 10, 1929, and died July 21, 2004) was a versatile and innovative American composer. With soundtracks for "Alien", "Chinatown", and "Star Trek", his music swung brilliantly between orchestration and electronic avant-garde.

American poet and essayist. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020, her work is known for its emotional intensity and for transforming personal experience into universal myth.

The man who made history in Munich 1972 by winning 7 gold medals, all world records. His iconic mustache became a symbol of an era where swimming found its first major global media hero.

Cliff Burton (born February 10, 1962, and died September 27, 1986) was an extraordinary American bassist. His mastery of music theory and classical compositions elevated Metallica's early albums to metal masterpieces before his tragic passing in a bus crash.

Daughter of Hollywood legends, Laura Dern forged her own path with intense and versatile performances. From her iconic role in "Jurassic Park" to her award-winning performance in "Marriage Story", she is one of the most respected faces in contemporary cinema.

The South Korean actress who mesmerized the world with her performance in "Parasites" (2019).

Sister of Saint Benedict and patron saint of Benedictine nuns; is invoked as the dispenser of rain.

Vasco da Gama leaves Lisbon with an imposing armada of 20 ships. This second expedition was decisive in consolidating Portuguese naval dominance in the Indian Ocean, establishing the first trading posts and forever changing the world's trade routes.

The "Packet of Portugal". Launched in Denmark, Funchal became the pride of the national merchant navy. For decades, it was the symbol of luxury travel and the emotional connection between the continent, Madeira and the world.

One of the most notable weeklies of the post-revolutionary period in Portugal appears.