Historical events for
Tuesday, 21 July 2026

D. Estefânia, Queen of Portugal, wife of D. Pedro V. Died at 22 years of age. Known for her charity and work in favor of public health, including the founding of Hospital D. Estefânia in Lisbon.

American writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Author of classic works such as "The Old Man and the Sea", "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Sun Also Rises".

British singer-songwriter known for classics like "Wild World" and "Father and Son."

American actor and comedian, winner of an Oscar and several Golden Globes.

Portuguese comedian, known for his work on radio with the program "O Homem que Mordeu o Cão" and on television with "Taskmaster".

Sara Pinto Sampaio, international model and Portuguese actress, known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel. He also appeared in campaigns for major brands such as Calzedonia and Armani.

Celebration of the birthday of Portuguese driver Henrique Chaves, born on July 21, 1997. Competitor in the International GT Open, where he demonstrated great skill and dedication to motor sport.

Established in Portugal to remember and honor all those persecuted by the Inquisition, promoting reflection on religious intolerance and the defense of fundamental human rights.

Celebration of Belgium's National Day, known as Independence Day.

Leopold I is proclaimed king of Belgium after the separation from the Netherlands.

Craveiro Lopes is elected president of the Portuguese Republic, succeeding Óscar Carmona.

Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin Jr. return to Apollo 11 after the first descent on the Moon.

Guns N' Roses' debut album includes hits such as "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child o' Mine".

Miguel Trovoada wins the presidential elections in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Anniversary of the inauguration of the Alcochete Academy.

Stephen Hawking recognizes the need to revise the theory of black holes.

Joe Biden, President of the United States, announces that he will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to focus on fulfilling his responsibilities until the end of his term.

The Moon enters the First Quarter phase at 03:31 (Legal Time).

Celebration of St. Daniel's Day.

Celebration of S. Lourenço de Brindes Day.

On this day, the film "Dunkirk" was released, a visually stunning war drama created by Christopher Nolan that chronicles the evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II.

On this day, the film "Oppenheimer" was released, which narrates the creation of the atomic bomb and the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer.