Historical events for
Thursday, 23 April 2026

D. Afonso II (born April 23, 1185, and died March 21, 1223) was the third King of Portugal. Known as "The Fat", he stood out for convening the first Cortes and for implementing the first compilation of written laws in the kingdom.

Gigi Hadid (b. 1995) is a radiant American model with enormous global impact. One of the central figures of the digital generation, she combined a strong presence on social media with impeccable professionalism that guaranteed her undeniable dominance in today's luxury campaigns.

Celebration of the global scout movement (founded in 1907), marking Saint George's Day. He was the patron saint chosen by founder Robert Baden-Powell in 1908 to inspire the values of bravery and altruism in young people.

Official patent registration of the iconic Vespa scooter, designed by Corradino D'Ascanio for the Italian company Piaggio. Created as an affordable transport solution for post-war Italy, it revolutionized urban mobility and became an immortal cultural symbol of style and freedom.

Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa takes office as president of Futebol Clube do Porto, beginning the longest and most titled mandate in the history of Portuguese sports. Under his leadership, the club became a true powerhouse in European football, winning multiple international trophies.

Official launch in the United Kingdom of the historic ZX Spectrum microcomputer, developed by Sinclair Research. With its compact design, affordable price, and innovative color graphics capabilities, it democratized home computing and inspired an entire generation of programmers.

Formally established by UNESCO in 1995, this global day fosters the pleasure of reading and pays tribute to literary giants, coinciding with the date of death of Cervantes and Shakespeare.

Day of Saint George, the legendary Roman soldier and Christian martyr, patron saint of nations and armies, immortalized in the legend of his battle against the dragon.

Start of the 5th round of the WRC World Championship, debuting the impressive and winding asphalt of Gran Canaria on the global calendar.