Historical events for
Friday, 10 July 2026

French writer Marcel Proust, author of “In Search of Lost Time”, is born.

Carl Orff, German composer, known for the cantata "Carmina Burana", is born.

Vasco Granja (born July 10, 1925, and died May 4, 2009) was an iconic Portuguese television presenter and comic book promoter. He marked generations with his programs on RTP, introducing the national public to the richness of Eastern European and Franco-Belgian animation.

Celebrating the birth of Manuel Vasques, Portuguese footballer known as the "Cinco Violinos".

Maria Isabel Barreno, Portuguese writer, is born.

Celebration of the birthday of António Costa, former leader of the Socialist Party (PS) and former Prime Minister of Portugal.

Arlo Guthrie, American singer and songwriter, is born.

Tóli César Machado, drummer and keyboardist for the band GNR. He is one of the founding members of the band and has been fundamental in its musical evolution.

Grant Kirkhope (b. 1962) is an expert British composer. His ability to create upbeat, quirky, and incredibly memorable melodies shaped Rareware classics in the 90s, such as "Banjo-Kazooie" and "GoldenEye 007".

Mats Magnusson, Swedish footballer, is born.

Stone Gossard, guitarist for Pearl Jam, known for his fundamental work in shaping the band's sound and compositions, was born.

Krist Novoselic, bassist for the band Nirvana, was born. Novoselic was a fundamental part of the band's sound and contributed to its composition and arrangements.

Jessica Simpson, American singer and actress, is born.

Alba Baptista, Portuguese actress known for her leading role in the Netflix series "Warrior Nun".

The Carmo Elevator, better known as the Santa Justa Elevator, designed by engineer Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, opens.

Premiere of the film “The Tramp”, by Charles Chaplin.

Commemorating the Allied landing in Sicily during World War II in 1943.

World War II. The Louvre Museum reopens, one year after the liberation of Paris.

The Soviet Union team wins the 1st European Championship (1st edition of the Euro Cup), by beating the Yugoslavian team 2-1.

The Beatles' third album, released in conjunction with the film of the same name, includes "A Hard Day’s Night" and "Can’t Buy Me Love".

Bahamas Independence Day Celebration. This day marks the independence of the Bahamas, which occurred on July 10, 1973, when it became independent from the United Kingdom.

The Assembly of the Republic ratifies Portugal's accession treaty to the EEC-European Economic Community.

The sinking of the Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, by French secret service agents in Auckland Harbour, was an event that shocked world public opinion. The incident highlighted tensions over nuclear testing in the Pacific and boosted the global environmental movement.

Portugal becomes European football champion for the first time in its history, beating France 1-0 in the Euro 2016 final with a goal from Eder (Ederzito António Macedo Lopes).