Karl Adolph Gjellerup, Danish poet and novelist. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1917, shared with Henrik Pontoppidan, "for his varied and rich poetry, inspired by high ideals". His works explored religious and philosophical themes, from early atheism to an interest in Buddhism. Among his main works are "The German Apprentice" (1882) and "The Kamanite Pilgrim" (1906). He died in Klotzsche, near Dresden, on October 11, 1919, aged 62.
⌖ Londres, Inglaterra
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood was born, who joined the band in 1975 and is known for his vibrant style and creative collaboration.
⌖ Portugal
Ana Maria Bela dos Santos Simões, Portuguese actress, comedian and screenwriter. Known for her roles in comedy series such as "VIP Manicure" (2008) alongside Maria Rueff, "Humor de Perdição" with Herman José and "Estado de Graça". He began his career in revue theater in 1976 and participated in the Eurovision Song Contest as a chorus singer in "Playback" by Carlos Paião (1981). He is one of the most charismatic figures in Portuguese television comedy.
⌖ Reino Unido
Guglielmo Marconi obtains the patent for wireless telegraphy, revolutionizing global communications. This pioneering invention laid the foundation for the development of modern radio and communications, allowing signals to be transmitted over long distances without the need for cables. Marconi's work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909.
⌖ Londres, Reino Unido
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony, which took place 16 months after the death of George VI, was the first British coronation broadcast on television, with an audience of around 27 million viewers in the United Kingdom. The coronation marked the beginning of Elizabeth II's long reign, which would last 70 years until her death in 2022.
⌖ Lisboa, Portugal
Carrying out the first lung transplant in Portugal at the Hospital de Santa Marta, in Lisbon, by doctor Henrique Vaz Velho. This milestone in Portuguese medicine initiated a program that would become a global reference, placing Portugal among the countries that perform the most lung transplants in the world. The pioneering program allowed Portuguese patients to no longer have to travel abroad for this surgery.
Today, 2nd June 2026, Microsoft Build begins. This is Microsoft's flagship conference, strategically focused on its vast developer community and crucial innovations in the Azure and Windows platforms.
Celebration of the Festa della Repubblica in Italy, commemorating the founding of the Italian Republic on June 2, 1946.