Historical events for
Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Father Francisco Rodrigues da Cruz, known as Padre Cruz, was a Portuguese priest known for his dedication to the poor and sick. He is revered for his humility and service to the community.

Greek composer, author of the music for "Zorba the Greek" and political activist.

Born in Hiroshima, Fumio Kishida (b. 1957) served as Japan’s 100th and 101st Prime Minister. Under his leadership, the country orchestrated a historic increase in military spending and strengthened its diplomatic role in the G7, promoting a vision of "new capitalism" focused on economic redistribution and regional stability in the Pacific.

Historian, essayist, and distinctly eloquent, Rui Tavares is the founder of the ecological and pro-European LIVRE party. He has a strong resume in the protection of human rights at the European level and became noted for proposing the "four-day work week," positioning himself as the voice of constructive environmentalism in Portugal.

In 1803, the Royal Academy of Navy and Commerce was created, a fundamental institution for the development of naval and commercial education in Portugal.

In 1808, during the French Invasions, Napoleon's troops, commanded by Loison, took the city of Évora, causing destruction and significant losses.

In 1946, the conference of 21 allied nations began in Paris to draw up peace treaties after World War II, defining the political and territorial future of post-war Europe.

In 1948, General Norton de Matos presented his candidacy for the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic for the Democratic Opposition, representing an attempt to challenge the Salazar regime.

In 1958, NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration was created, the United States space agency responsible for space exploration and scientific research programs.

In 1981, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, in an event broadcast worldwide that marked the history of the British royal family.

In 1981, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, in an event broadcast worldwide that marked the history of the British royal family.

In 1986, ANJE – National Association of Young Entrepreneurs was created in Portugal to support young entrepreneurship and encourage innovation and business development.

In 1986, ANJE – National Association of Young Entrepreneurs was created in Portugal to support young entrepreneurship and encourage innovation and business development.

In 1999, the railway crossing at Ponte 25 de Abril was inaugurated, connecting Lisbon to the south of Portugal and facilitating the transport of passengers and goods.

On July 29, 2014, the merger of the RedPhone and TextSecure applications gave rise to Signal. The service became the global gold standard for secure communication, thanks to its rigorous end-to-end encryption protocol.

Signal is an instant messaging app focused on privacy and security, enabling end-to-end encrypted communication for text messages, voice and video calls.

The Moon enters the Full Moon phase at 03:11 AM (Local Time).

Formula 1 driver for Aston Martin, Spain