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Historical events for
Sunday, 24 May 2026

  • Birth

    Vivian Campbell

    Belfast, Irlanda do Norte

    Vivian Campbell, guitarist for the band Def Leppard, was born.

  • History

    Last match at the old Estádio José Alvalade

    On May 24, 2003, Sporting Clube de Portugal played its final official match at the old Estádio José Alvalade. The national championship match against Vitória de Setúbal closed a glorious 47-year chapter in the history of the mythical home of the Lions, paving the way for the inauguration of the new complex built for Euro 2004.

  • History

    Lunar Phase: First Quarter

    The Moon formally enters the First Quarter phase at 12:49 PM, when half of its visible disc is illuminated by the Sun, marking a period traditionally associated in the almanac with growth, agricultural sowing, and specific pruning.

  • History

    Eritrea National Day

    Celebration of Eritrean National Day, commemorating independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993.

  • Sport

    F1 Canadian Grand Prix

    Montreal, Canadá

    Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2026 - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Time: 21:00 GMT.

  • Sport

    🎾 Roland Garros - Start

    Opening of the main draw of the Roland Garros tournament, the global pinnacle of clay court tennis, hosted in Paris.

  • Sport

    ⚽ Portuguese Cup Final

    The decisive match of the premier cup competition in Portuguese football, traditionally played at the Jamor National Stadium, crowning the winner of the country's most coveted knockout trophy.

  • Culture

    🎵 Music: BTS World Tour "Arirang" (Las Vegas)

    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.

  • Culture

    Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest - End

    Closing of the 10th edition of the Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest at Cinema São Jorge, culminating a weekend of total immersion and celebration of the historic intersection between the motorcycling universe and cinema.