Historical events for
Thursday, 3 September 2026

Former Dominican friar and iconic figure of Polish television (as host of "Poland's Got Talent"), Szymon Hołownia traded screens for the political arena. He founded the centrist Poland 2050 movement and took the presidency of the parliament (Sejm), whose sessions he turned into a YouTube ratings phenomenon due to his charisma.

Birthday of Szymon Hołownia, Marshal of the Sejm (Parliament) and leader of the Poland 2050 party.

Birthday of Muharrem Demirok, leader of the Swedish Centre Party.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Today we celebrate the conquest of Azamor by Portuguese forces led by D. Jaime, Duke of Bragança, in 1513.

Today we celebrate the approval of the statutes of the Society of Jesus by Pope Paul III, in 1539, a religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola.

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.

Today we celebrate the abolition of the Society of Jesus by the Marquis of Pombal, in 1759, with the consequent expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal.

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.

Today is the anniversary of the declaration of war on Germany by the United Kingdom and France in 1939, marking the beginning of these powers' official participation in the Second World War.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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