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Historical events for
Saturday, 11 July 2026

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  • Birth

    Yul Brynner

    Born in 1915, actor famous for his roles in "The King and I" and "The Magnificent Seven".

    † 10/10/1985
  • Birth

    Caesar Lattes

    Born in 1924, Brazilian physicist who contributed to the discovery of the pi meson (subatomic particles.

    † 8/3/2005
  • Birth

    Giorgio Armani

    Born in 1934, Italian designer and founder of the Armani brand.

  • Birth

    João Guerra

    Born in 1958, Portuguese filmmaker known for his work in documentaries.

  • Birth

    Richie Sambora

    Born in 1959, musician and former guitarist for the band Bon Jovi.

  • Birth

    Suzanne Vega

    Born in 1959, American singer and songwriter known for songs like "Luka."

  • Birth

    Neal Acree

    Neal Acree (b. 1974) is an acclaimed American composer. With his rich and expansive cinematic style, his work in orchestrating and creating powerful themes for "World of Warcraft" and "StarCraft II" captivated millions of players across the globe.

  • Birth

    Rachael Taylor

    Rachael Taylor (b. 1984) is a versatile and recognized Australian actress. She shined brightly in the series "Jessica Jones" as Trish Walker, the protagonist's loyal and ambitious best friend, having also left her mark in major Hollywood action blockbusters like "Transformers".

  • History

    John Calvin

    Birth of John Calvin, French theologian who carried out the Protestant Reformation, in the canton of Geneva.

  • History

    Inauguration of the Carmo Elevator

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

  • History

    1st European Football Championship

    The Soviet Union team wins the 1st European Championship (1st edition of the European Cup), by beating the Yugoslavian team 2-1, already in extra time, at the Parque dos Príncipes stadium, in Paris.

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    Opening of Faro Airport

    Faro, Portugal

    Today we celebrate the inauguration of Faro Airport, in the Algarve, on July 11, 1965. IATA Code: FAO.

  • History

    Ratification of Portugal's accession treaty to the EEC

    The Assembly of the Republic ratifies Portugal's accession treaty to the EEC, with votes in favor from the PS, PSD, CDS, ASDI and UEDS, votes against from the PCP and Os Verdes. The MDP did not attend the session.

  • History

    Invasion of East Timor

    Former American Secretary of State Henry Kissinger admits to having learned about the invasion of East Timor in 1975, one day before the incident.

  • History

    Srebrenica Massacre

    One of the darkest episodes in modern history, the Srebrenica massacre resulted in the death of thousands of Bosnian civilians. The event is internationally recognized as genocide and remains a tragic symbol.

  • History

    Death of Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo

    Dies, aged 74, Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo, chemical engineer, Prime Minister in the V Government, Ambassador of Portugal to UNESCO (1975-81), candidate for the Presidency of the Republic (1986), Member of the European Parliament (1986-91).

  • History

    Portugal sevens rugby champion

    The Portuguese rugby sevens team became European champions for the seventh time, defeating France 12-05 in the final.

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    Death of Georges Mathieu

    Georges Mathieu, French painter and creator of the lyrical abstraction movement, dies aged 91.

  • History

    Portugal European football champion

    Portugal became European football champions for the first time in their history, beating hosts France 1-0 in the final, after extra time, in a match played at the Stade de France, in Saint Denis.

  • History

    World Population Day

    Promoting awareness of global population issues.

  • History

    Saint Benedict's Day

    Celebrating the day of Saint Benedict, patron saint of Europe.

  • History

    Start of the second period of Manhattanhenge

    Second and final annual period of Manhattanhenge in New York City. The setting sun once again frames itself exactly within the city's urban grid, gathering thousands of observers on the main avenues for photography.

  • Culture

    🎵 Music: BTS World Tour "Arirang" (Munich)

    Third and final concert of BTS's residency at Stanford Stadium, California, consolidating the massive success of the "Arirang" world tour in North American territory during 2026.