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Historical events for
Thursday, 3 September 2026

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  • Birth

    Fritz Review

    Fritz Pregl, Austrian chemist and Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry in 1923, recognized for his revolutionary methods in quantitative chemical analysis.

    † 13/12/1930
  • Birth

    Ferdinand Porsche

    Ferdinand Porsche, Austrian automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche brand, known for his innovative work in automotive design.

    † 30/1/1951
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    Antonio Sergio

    António Sérgio, Portuguese historian and essayist, known for his reflections on the culture and history of Portugal.

    † 2/1/1959
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    Irene Papas

    Irene Papás, Greek singer and actress, recognized for her interpretation of tragic characters in theater and cinema.

  • Birth

    Patricia de Lille

    Leader of the GOOD party and Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille (b. 1951) is a veteran of South African politics. With a long career in activism and municipal governance in the Cape, she focuses her current agenda on reviving the tourism sector as an employment driver and promoting South Africa as a world-class destination.

  • Birth

    Alberto Núñez Feijóo

    Leader of the People's Party (PP) and the Opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo (b. 1962) brought his vast experience as President of Galicia to national politics. With a profile as a rigorous and moderate manager, he leads the conservative alternative focused on fiscal responsibility, strengthening the State, and challenging the government’s territorial alliances.

  • Birth

    Charlie Sheen

    Charlie Sheen, American actor known for his roles in hit series such as "Two and a Half Men".

  • Birth

    Szymon Hołownia

    A former Dominican friar and iconic figure on Polish television (as the host of "Poland's Got Talent"), Szymon Hołownia traded the screen for the political arena. He founded the centrist Poland 2050 movement and assumed the presidency of the parliament (Sejm), whose sessions he transformed into a YouTube audience phenomenon due to his charisma.

  • Birth

    Muharrem Demirok

    Of Turkish descent, Muharrem Demirok took the reins of the Centre Party with the difficult task of uniting the agrarian vote and the liberal urban middle class. He maintains an inflexible stance of refusing to collaborate with the nationalist right, advocating a third way based on social liberalism and strong incentives for small businesses.

  • Birth

    Rodrigo Gomes

    Portugal

    Rodrigo Gomes, radio presenter, one of RFM's morning presenters.

  • History

    Attack against D. José I (Távoras Process)

    Today we celebrate the attack against King D. José I, which gave rise to the famous Távoras Process, one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Portugal.

  • History

    Signing of the Treaty of Paris

    Today we celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the North American War of Independence between the USA and the United Kingdom.

  • History

    Beginning of John Paul I's pontificate

    Today we celebrate the beginning of the pontificate of John Paul I, who became Pope in 1978, although his pontificate was the shortest of the 20th century.

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    Discovery of the Titanic

    Today we celebrate the confirmation of the discovery of the wreckage of the Titanic, located 900 km off the coast of Newfoundland, in 1985.

  • History

    Creation of Auction Web (eBay)

    Today we celebrate the creation of Auction Web, which would later be known as eBay, one of the largest online buying and selling platforms in the world, founded in 1995.

  • History

    Premiere of the 1st Big Brother on TVI

    Today we celebrate the debut of the first Big Brother on Portuguese television (TVI), in 2000, marking the beginning of reality shows in Portugal.

  • History

    Day of Saint Rimagilus

    Today we celebrate the day of Saint Rimagilus, bishop and hermit, remembered for his devotion to Christianity and his life of isolation and prayer.

  • History

    Day of Remembrance of Saint Gregory the Great

    Today we celebrate the day of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope from 590 to 604 and responsible for introducing celibacy and Gregorian chant into the Catholic liturgy.

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    History

    San Marino National Day

    San Marino National Day celebration, commemorating the founding of San Marino on September 3, 301.