Historical events for
Friday, 28 August 2026

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, poet and philosopher, exponent of Romanticism, author of works such as "Faust" and "The Passion of Young Werther".

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (born August 28, 1749, and died March 22, 1832) was a monumental German writer, thinker, and statesman. Supreme figure of Germanic literature, his masterpiece "Faust" and his profound influence on Romanticism made him one of the most important pillars of universal literary culture.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, scientist and statesman.

Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, author of iconic works such as "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace", one of the most influential figures in world literature.

Jack Kirby, co-creator of Fantastic Four, Captain America, and many other superheroes, considered the "King of Comics".

Ben Gazzara, American actor known for his versatility and for roles in films such as "Awakening of the Beast".

Raul Cortez, Brazilian actor, an important figure in theater, cinema and television in Brazil.

British writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001

José Eduardo dos Santos, Angolan politician and former president of Angola, who governed the country for almost four decades.

René Higuita, former Colombian footballer, famous for his daring style of play and his "scorpion" defense.

João Carlos Magalhães was born, member of the band Delfins, which played an important role in the Portuguese pop rock scene.

Shania Twain, Canadian singer and songwriter, one of country music's most successful artists, known for hits such as "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!".

Florence Welch (b. 1986) is a majestic and theatrical British singer and songwriter. The life force of Florence + The Machine possesses a volcanic voice and a baroque aesthetic that triumphantly reinvented art pop and indie rock.

Valtteri Bottas, Formula 1 driver for Alfa Romeo, Finland

Gonçalo Inácio, footballer and defender for Sporting CP.

Today we celebrate the creation of the Royal Navy Brigade in 1797, a fundamental unit in the defense of Portugal's maritime interests.

Today we celebrate the beginning of the Third French Invasion in 1810, with the capture of Almeida, an important battle in the Napoleonic Wars.

Today marks the anniversary of the first commercial oil extraction in the United States, a milestone in the global energy industry.

Today we celebrate the historic speech "I Have a Dream", given by Martin Luther King in 1963, a milestone in the fight for civil rights in the United States.

Today we celebrate the launch of the Portuguese Electronic Passport in 2006, which modernized the identification and travel system for Portuguese citizens.

Today we celebrate the day of Saint Augustine of Hippo, one of the most important Fathers of the Church, patron saint of theologians, brewers and printers.

Today we celebrate the day of Saint Moses the Ethiopian, a holy hermit and martyr from the 4th century, venerated for his life of penance and devotion.

A partial lunar eclipse occurs, with the point of maximum magnitude happening at 05:12 AM (Legal Time). It will be perfectly visible from Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Western Asia.

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