Historical events for
Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Argentine Formula 1 driver

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Beginning of the practice of censorship by the Portuguese government in 1926, marking a period of restrictions on press freedom

Railway bridge over the Douro River, in Porto, opened in 1970

Known as "Buzinão"

Ricardo's defense without gloves and penalty award

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

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.

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

British musician, co-founder of the band Fleetwood Mac