Historical events for
Monday, 29 June 2026

Bernard Herrmann (born June 29, 1911, and died December 24, 1975) was a revolutionary American composer. His genius in creating atmospheres of tension for Alfred Hitchcock in films like "Psycho" and "Vertigo" changed film music forever.

Azedo Gneco, Portuguese lawyer and politician, known for his work in the labor movement.

Henrique Viana, Portuguese actor known for his work in cinema and television.

Margarida Carpinteiro, Portuguese actress, known for her roles in soap operas and theater.

Celebration of the birthday of Pedro Santana Lopes, former leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and former Prime Minister of Portugal, known for his charismatic style and focus on urban development.

Emídio Guerreiro, Portuguese politician and resister, known for his fight against the Salazar regime.

Celebration of the inauguration of the Soares dos Reis Museum in 1840, the first Public Art Museum in Portugal. The museum is housed in the Palácio dos Carrancas, a historic building that in itself is an important architectural landmark.

Commemoration of the official beginning of the apartheid regime in South Africa in 1949.

Portuguese politician, former Prime Minister of Portugal.

Commemoration of the creation of the Transpraia transport company in 1960. The history of Transpraia dates back to a period when Costa da Caparica was not yet a tourist destination known worldwide for its beautiful sandy beaches. In the 1950s, two industrialists from the region, Canas Cardim and Casimiro Pinto, decided to invest in tourism. The project then arose to install a railway line along the beach, connecting Costa da Caparica to Cabo Espichel, a distance of more than 20 kilometers, with the aim of ending the isolation of the coastline and creating a unique tourist product.

Commemoration of the escape of prisoners from Alcoentre prison in 1975. The escape from Alcoentre prison, which took place on June 29, 1975, was one of the biggest and most daring escapes in Portuguese penitentiary history.

Celebration of the founding of the institution dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the work of writer José Saramago.

Celebration of the start of sales of the first iPhone, launched in 2007.

Celebration of the last published issue of the Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas in 2010.

Celebration of the revelation of the theft of military weapons that occurred in Tancos, Portugal, in 2017.

Vasco Alves Cordeiro, from the Azores, Portugal, is the current president of the Committee of Regions since 2022.

Raising awareness about scleroderma, an autoimmune disease.

Celebration of the importance of tropical regions and biodiversity.

Celebration of the day dedicated to mud, encouraging outdoor games and activities.

Celebration dedicated to Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

Celebration dedicated to the Pope and his role in the Catholic Church.

Seychelles National Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 29 June 1976.

Portuguese Olympic athlete, winner of the marathon at the 1988 Olympic Games.

Czech footballer, considered one of the best players in the history of Czechoslovak football.

Historic start of The Championships at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious grass court tennis tournament in the world.

French aviator and writer, author of "The Little Prince".

Portuguese actress, known for her work in theater and television.

American actress, winner of four Oscars for Best Actress.