Historical events for
Sunday, 10 May 2026

Max Steiner (born May 10, 1888, and died December 28, 1971) was a pioneering Austrian-American composer. Known as the father of modern film music, he composed monumental works like "King Kong", "Casablanca", and "Gone with the Wind".

D. António Ferreira Gomes (b. 1906) was a prominent figure in the Portuguese Catholic Church. As Bishop of Porto, he stood out for his courageous letter sent to Salazar in 1958, where he openly criticized the poverty and lack of freedoms of the regime, which cost him a long exile.

João Villaret (b. 1913) was an extraordinary Portuguese actor, director, and declaimer. His unmistakable voice and unique talent for poetry declamation popularized national literature among the general public through television and radio.

Artur Costa, drummer for Trovante, known for his influence on Portuguese rock, was born.

Bono, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band U2, known for his significant contribution to music and social activism, was born.

Linda Evangelista (b. 1965) is an iconic Canadian supermodel. Famous for her chameleon-like ability to reinvent her look, she dominated the industry with hundreds of covers and unwavering attitude, immortalizing the prestige and untouchable aura of the elite 1990s models.

Launch of the sea training ship NRP Creoula. The four-masted lugger, originally designed for the arduous task of cod fishing in the seas of Newfoundland, is one of the greatest symbols of Portuguese maritime history.

During a press conference at Café Chave d'Ouro in Lisbon, General Humberto Delgado utters the historic phrase "Obviously, I dismiss him" when asked about Salazar's fate if he won the elections. The courage of the statement shook the foundations of the Estado Novo.

Zeca Afonso performs at the Burgo das Nações in Santiago de Compostela, giving the first public performance of the song "Grândola, Vila Morena". The track would become the unavoidable password for the start of the Carnation Revolution in 1974.

The Assembly of the Republic approves the legislative package that dictates the extinction of the collectivist model of the Agrarian Reform in Portugal, closing one of the most fracturing socioeconomic chapters of the post-revolutionary period.

Global date dedicated to raising awareness about Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The day focuses on the need to improve healthcare services, boost scientific research, and ensure early diagnosis and support for patients.

Match counting for the 33rd matchday of the Liga Portugal Betclic, played at the Estádio do Desportivo das Aves, opposing AVS Futebol SAD and Futebol Clube do Porto.

Emblematic World Championship race, held on the Bugatti Circuit layout in Le Mans.

Sporting Clube de Portugal becomes European futsal champion for the third time in its history. The team defeated Palma Futsal 2 to 0 in the competition's final played in Pesaro, Italy, reclaiming the ultimate European trophy five years after their last conquest.

Third and final concert of BTS's residency at Stanford Stadium, California, consolidating the massive success of the "Arirang" world tour in North American territory during 2026.