Durante degli Alighieri (born in 1265 and died September 14, 1321), known as Dante, was a monumental Italian poet and writer. His masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy", is considered one of the central pillars of universal literature and the founding work of the modern Italian language.
⌖ Portugal
José Manuel Joly Braga Santos (born May 14, 1924, and died July 18, 1988) was an eminent Portuguese composer and conductor. Internationally acclaimed, his vast and brilliant musical production, which includes six symphonies, consolidated him as one of the greatest figures of contemporary classical music in Portugal.
Bobby Darin (born May 14, 1936, and died December 20, 1973) was a versatile American singer, songwriter, and actor. He dominated the music charts with his flawless transition from rock and roll to swing, immortalizing the hit "Beyond the Sea".
Victor Flick (born May 14, 1937, and died November 14, 2024) was a legendary British guitarist. Universally famous for playing the iconic riff of the original James Bond theme in the movie "Dr. No" (1962), his sound became an unmistakable pillar of global pop culture.
Vera von Lehndorff, globally famous as Veruschka (b. 1939), is an avant-garde German supermodel, actress, and artist. With her imposing physical presence and chameleon-like ability, she transformed modeling into a true form of performance art, starring in some of the most dramatic and innovative fashion images of the 1960s.
George Lucas (b. 1944) is a revolutionary American film director and producer. As the visionary creator of the epic "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" sagas, he irreversibly transformed the film industry and global pop culture, also founding Lucasfilm.
Robert Zemeckis (b. 1952) is an innovative American director and screenwriter. Recognized for his pioneering use of visual effects, he directed absolute classics of modern cinema, such as the "Back to the Future" trilogy, "Forrest Gump", and "Cast Away".
David Byrne (b. 1952) is an acclaimed Scottish-American singer, songwriter, and multidisciplinary artist. As the lead vocalist and primary creative force of Talking Heads, he helped shape the new wave and art punk movements with his highly experimental sound.
⌖ Reino Unido
Tim Roth (b. 1961) is a renowned British actor and director. He became an icon of independent cinema, frequently collaborating in Quentin Tarantino's cult works, such as "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction", where he consolidated his reputation for dramatic intensity.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles (b. 1967) leads Australia’s largest peacetime rearmament process. Focused on implementing the nuclear submarine strategy and the technological modernization of the armed forces, he is a vital piece in the national security posture in the Pacific.
Cate Blanchett (b. 1969) is an extraordinary and multi-award-winning Australian actress. Acclaimed for her absolute versatility, she stood out in complex roles in films like "The Lord of the Rings", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", and "Tár", winning multiple Oscar statuettes.
Neil and Adrian Rayment (b. 1970) are talented British actors and martial artists. Their haunting and iconic joint performance as The Twins, the lethal and intangible henchmen of the Merovingian in "The Matrix Reloaded", made them cult antagonists.
Sofia Coppola (b. 1971) is a brilliant American director and screenwriter. She is distinguished by a melancholic and highly stylized visual aesthetic, evident in her masterpiece "Lost in Translation", for which she won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Rúben Dias (b. 1997) is a formidable Portuguese center-back. Formed at Sport Lisboa e Benfica and consolidated at Manchester City, he established himself as one of the best defenders in the world, standing out for his innate leadership, positional aggressiveness, and game-reading ability.
Liturgical memory of Saint Matthias, the apostle who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after the betrayal of Jesus Christ, thus completing the number of the twelve original apostles.
⌖ Paraguai
National holiday marking the beginning of the May Revolution of 1811, the historical process that led to Paraguay's independence from the Spanish Empire. The celebrations usually span two days in the country (May 14 and 15).
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion officially declares the independence and constitution of the State of Israel. This geopolitical milestone redefined the Middle East and established a national home for the Jewish people, with profound global historical and diplomatic repercussions.
The Portuguese Government announces the historic decision to build the new Lisbon airport at the Alcochete Shooting Range. Named "Luís de Camões Airport", this strategic infrastructure aims to resolve decades of constraints in civil aviation and boost national economic development.
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Celebrated forty days after Easter Sunday, this important Christian festivity marks the elevation of Jesus Christ to heaven in the presence of his apostles, ending his earthly physical presence.