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Historical events for
Saturday, 4 July 2026

1807
Birth

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian soldier and patriot who contributed to the unification of Italy.

1934
Birth

Alfredo di Stefano

Argentina

Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé, Argentina, born in 1934, was one of the greatest football players of all time.

1950
Birth

Maria Barroso

Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso Soares, actress, politician and first lady of Portugal, was born in 1950.

1958
Birth

Kirk Pengilly

Sydney, Austrália

Australian musician and founding member of the iconic band INXS (1958- ). His versatility as a guitarist, saxophonist, and backing vocalist was fundamental to building the group's sonic identity on a global scale.

1980
Birth

Thomas Bergersen

Thomas Bergersen (b. 1980) is a colossal Norwegian composer. Co-founder of Two Steps from Hell, his incomparable talent for epic orchestral and choral music immortalized dozens of movie trailers and consolidated extraordinary solo albums like "Illusions".

0
History

International Day of Cooperatives

Celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July, this day underlines the essential contribution of cooperatives to sustainable development and economic justice. Promoted by the UN, it highlights business models based on solidarity, democracy, and social responsibility.

1776
History

United States Independence Day

Estados Unidos

United States Independence Day celebration, commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Celebrations include fireworks, parades, barbecues, and patriotic events.

1802
History

Opening of the West Point Military Academy

Celebration of the opening of the West Point Military Academy in the United States, one of the most renowned military institutions in the world.

1917
History

Attack on Ponta Delgada by German submarine

We remember the attack on Ponta Delgada by a German submarine during the First World War.

1925
History

First car show in Portugal (Coliseu dos Recreios)

Commemoration of the first motor show in Portugal, held at the Coliseu dos Recreios in 1925.

2015
History

Premiere of "Alice in Wonderland"

On March 5, 2010, the cinematic adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland", directed by Tim Burton, premiered. Grossing over a billion dollars globally, the film revitalized Lewis Carroll's classic through a stunningly gothic visual aesthetic, redefining the standard for live-action adaptations in the industry.

2020
History

National Marine Day

Celebration of National Rifleman's Day in Portugal, honoring the soldiers of this specialty.

2024
History

Queen Saint Elizabeth's Day

Celebration of Queen Saint Elizabeth's Day, recognized for her generosity and miracles, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.

2004
Sport

Anniversary of Greece's Euro 2004 victory

Celebration of Greece's historic victory in the European Football Championship held in Portugal in 2004.

2026
Sport

⚡ Formula E: Shanghai ePrix (Race 1)

Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.