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Historical events for
Saturday, 29 August 2026

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  • Birth

    Jean Ingres

    Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, French painter, one of the main representatives of neoclassicism, known for works such as "The Great Odalisque".

    † 14/1/1867
  • Birth

    Maurice Maeterlinck

    Belgian playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1911

    † 6/5/1949
  • Birth

    Ingrid Bergman

    Ingrid Bergman, Swedish actress, icon of world cinema, protagonist of films such as “Casablanca” and “Autumn Sonata”.

    † 29/8/1982
  • Birth

    Richard Attenborough

    Richard Attenborough, British actor, director and producer, known for films such as “Gandhi” and “Jurassic Park”.

    † 24/8/2014
  • Birth

    John McCain

    John McCain, American politician and senator from Arizona, US presidential candidate in 2008, Vietnam War veteran.

  • Birth

    Michael Jackson

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    Michael Jackson, American singer, songwriter and dancer, known as the "King of Pop", famous for hits such as "Thriller" and "Billie Jean".

  • History

    Conquest of Tangier by D. Afonso V

    Today the conquest of Tangier in 1471 by D. Afonso V is commemorated, an important milestone in the history of Portuguese campaigns in North Africa.

  • History

    Creation of Chop Suey

    Today we celebrate the creation of Chop Suey, an iconic dish of Chinese cuisine, introduced in the United States in 1896 and which became popular throughout the world.

  • History

    Creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police

    Creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police (PVDE) in Portugal. Predecessor to PIDE, it was the main instrument of political repression during the Estado Novo. Created by Decree-Law nº 22:992, it resulted from the merger of the Portuguese International Police with the Political and Social Defense Police.

  • History

    Rosa Mota wins the world marathon title

    Today we celebrate the conquest of the world marathon title by Rosa Mota in Rome, in 1987, with a time of 2:25:17, one of the most brilliant achievements in Portuguese sport.

  • History

    Publication of the Nudism Law in Portugal

    Today we celebrate the publication of the Nudism Law in Portugal, in 1994, which regulated the practice of naturism in the country.

  • History

    Skype launch

    Today we celebrate the launch of Skype in 2003, one of the first internet communications software, which revolutionized forms of distance communication.

  • History

    Day of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

    Today we celebrate the day of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist, who was beheaded on the orders of King Herod Antipas. He is the only saint whose birth and death are celebrated.