Historical events for
Thursday, 27 August 2026

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher, one of the central figures in Western philosophy, known for developing German idealism.

Samuel Goldwyn, film producer and one of the founders of the Hollywood industry, essential in the development of American cinema.

Man Ray, American photographer and artist, notable figure of surrealism and dadaism.

Fujio Akatsuka, Japanese cartoonist known for creating "Osomatsu-kun" and for being one of the pioneers of comedy in manga/comics.

Cesária Évora, the "Diva dos Pés Descalços", famous Cape Verdean singer, known worldwide for her unique voice and the success of morna.

Paul Reubens, American comedian and actor, creator of the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, who marked pop culture in the 80s.

Tony Kanal, bassist for the band No Doubt, known for his work on albums such as "Tragic Kingdom" and for his influence on 90s rock.

Aaron Paul (b. 1979) is an award-winning American actor. He gained global fame playing Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad", creating one of the most emotionally complex characters in contemporary television drama, a role that earned him three Emmy awards.

Today we celebrate the publication of Tarzan's first adventure in 1912, one of the most iconic characters in literature and cinema.

Today we celebrate the first test flight of a jet aircraft in 1939, a milestone in the history of modern aviation.

Today we celebrate the publication of the Strike Law in 1974, an important milestone in the history of labor rights in Portugal.

Today is the anniversary of the renaming of the Lisbon Sports Pavilion to Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, in honor of the Portuguese Olympic athlete.

Nelson Évora (b. 1984) is a legendary Portuguese athlete, specializing in the triple jump. Olympic Champion in Beijing 2008 and World Champion in Osaka 2007, he combined exquisite technique with enormous competitive resilience, establishing himself as an emblematic and inescapable figure in national sports.

Today we celebrate the day of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine, known for her faith and perseverance, an example of Christian devotion.

Celebration of Moldova's Independence Day, marking independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991.

Start of the 11th round of the WRC, marking Paraguay's historic debut on the main rally championship calendar.