Historical events for
Saturday, 15 August 2026

Fernando Bulhões, better known as Saint Anthony, one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church, known for his sermons and miracles, and patron saint of Lisbon and lost objects.

Napoleon Bonaparte (born August 15, 1769, and died May 5, 1821) was a brilliant French military leader and statesman. His tactical genius and expansionist vision drastically reconfigured the European political map, leaving an indelible legacy in global law and administration.

Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor, one of the most influential figures in European history, responsible for profound reforms and the expansion of the French empire during the Napoleonic Wars.

Walter Scott, Scottish writer, known as the father of the historical novel, author of classics such as "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy", which influenced generations of readers and writers.

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Harold Pinter, British playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, known for his plays that explore silence and oppression, such as "The Homecoming" and "The Caretaker".

Diogo Freitas do Amaral, founder and historic leader of the CDS - Partido Popular (CDS-PP), university professor and prominent figure in Portuguese politics for several decades.

Klaus Meine, lead singer of the band Scorpions, known for his distinctive voice and his fundamental role in composing hits such as “Wind of Change”.

Andrew Farriss, keyboardist and guitarist for the band INXS.

Pedro Silva Pereira (b. 1962) is a Portuguese jurist and politician. He stood out as Minister of the Presidency and gained strong international projection as a Member of the European Parliament, assuming the position of Vice-President of the European Parliament.

James Kottak, drummer who played with the Scorpions, known for his energetic style and his work on albums such as “Humanity: Hour I”.

Ben Affleck, American actor and filmmaker, Oscar winner for the films "Good Will Hunting" (as screenwriter) and "Argo" (as producer).

Marta Bateira, known as "Beatriz Gosto", comedian and digital influencer.

Jennifer Lawrence, American actress, Oscar winner for "Silver Linings Playbook", known for her roles in films such as "The Hunger Games" and "X-Men".

Foundation of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, a crucial institution in social assistance in Portugal.

First formal commercial contract between Portugal and China, marking the beginning of commercial relations between the two countries.

Elevation of Castelo Branco to city, a milestone in the administrative history of Portugal.

Inauguration of Ponte das Barcas, an important bridge in Porto.

Thomas Edison makes the first voice recording of the children's rhyme “Mary had a little lamb”.

Inauguration of the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering works of the 20th century.

Inauguration of the electric train line that connects Cascais to Lisbon, a milestone in public transport in Portugal.

Military operation of World War II where North American and French forces landed in the South of France.

Opening of the Marine Museum facilities in Lisbon, an important center for preserving Portugal's maritime history.

Beginning of the Woodstock Festival, one of the most iconic events in the history of music and counterculture in the 1960s.

Announcement of the capture of Carlos the Jackal by the French Ministry of the Interior.

Launch of the Bondi Blue iMac, one of the first computers to popularize Apple's colorful design.

On August 15, 2012, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams launched Medium, an innovative online publishing platform designed to prioritize independent journalism and the in-depth sharing of ideas.

Day to promote the practice of Reiki and its philosophy of energy healing and balance.

International Abandoned Animal Day has been celebrated every year on the third Saturday of August since 1992. The date aims to promote the adoption of abandoned animals, educate people not to abandon animals, in addition to showing the benefits of properly treating domestic animals.

Commemoration of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven, celebrated as one of the main festivals of the Catholic Church.

Celebration of Independence Day of the Republic of Congo, marking independence from France on August 15, 1960.

Commemoration of Santa Maria da Lapa, a popular saint in Portuguese popular devotion.

Liechtenstein National Day celebration, commemorating Prince Franz Josef II's birthday on August 15th.

Celebration of South Korea's National Day, known as National Liberation Day, commemorating the liberation of Japan on August 15, 1945.

Indian Independence Day celebration, marking independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.

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.