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Historical events for
Wednesday, 24 June 2026

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  • Birth

    Juan Manuel Fangio

    Argentine Formula 1 driver

    † 17/7/1995
  • Birth

    Yvan Delporte

    Bélgica

    Yvan Delporte, the Belgian editor and screenwriter, essential collaborator on series such as Smurfs and Spirou et Fantasio.

  • Birth

    Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star)

    Hope Sandoval (b. 1966) is a hypnotic American singer and songwriter. Her enigmatic, melancholic, and smooth voice elevated Mazzy Star to the status of dream pop and 90s alternative rock legends.

  • Birth

    Andy McCluskey (OMD)

    Andy McCluskey (b. 1959) is a talented British musician and vocalist. As co-founder of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), he was a synth-pop pioneer, creating brilliant electronic melodies that defined the 80s.

  • Birth

    Bernardo Sassetti

    Portugal

    Bernardo Joaquim da Costa Sassetti, Portuguese pianist and composer, known for his jazz and classical music.

  • Birth

    Mariana Mortágua

    With a PhD in Economics, Mariana Mortágua has become the leading figure of the Left Bloc thanks to her surgical and technically ruthless interventions in the commissions of inquiry into the Portuguese banking sector. As coordinator of the party, she represents an urban, intellectual left focused on combating financial and real estate speculation.

  • Birth

    Lionel Messi

    Lionel Messi (b. 1987) is an extraordinary Argentine footballer. Widely considered the greatest in history, his dribbling ability and vision earned him eight Ballon d'Or awards and the supreme crown of the 2022 World Cup.

  • History

    Battle of S. Mamede

    Historical event in Portugal, marking the battle in which D. Afonso Henriques defeated the forces of his mother, D. Teresa, in 1128

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    History

    Saint John the Baptist Day

    Annual celebration of Saint John the Baptist, recognized as the patron saint of several locations in Portugal and famous for baptizing Jesus Christ. Saint John's Day is celebrated on June 24th in Portugal, with the festivities starting the day before, the 23rd. In several locations, the 24th is a public holiday, allowing for a more joyful and commitment-free celebration.

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    History

    National Gypsy Day

    Annual celebration that celebrates gypsy culture and draws attention to the difficulties and social exclusion faced by the community

  • Culture

    Jeff Beck

    British guitarist, considered one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock

  • Culture

    Mick Fleetwood

    British musician, co-founder of the band Fleetwood Mac