Historical events for
Saturday, 29 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Today we commemorate the creation of the State Surveillance and Defense Police (PVDE) in 1933, predecessor of the PIDE-DGS, which was an instrument of repression during the Estado Novo.

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.

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

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

Today we celebrate the inauguration of the section of the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro, between the Alameda and S. Sebastião stations, in 2009, an important expansion of the city's public transport network.

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.