Historical events for
Saturday, 12 September 2026

Maurice Chevalier, French singer and actor born in 1888, became famous for his roles in Hollywood musicals and for his iconic songs such as "Thank Heaven for Little Girls".

Jesse Owens, an American athlete born in 1913, is known for his historic performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, where he won four gold medals.

Amílcar Cabral, leader of the independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, was born in 1924. He was one of the main revolutionaries and founders of the PAIGC, influencing African liberation movements.

Barry White, American singer and producer born in 1944, was one of the most iconic voices in soul and disco music, known for hits such as "You’re the First, the Last, My Everything".

Hans Zimmer, soundtrack composer born in 1957, is responsible for creating iconic scores such as "The Lion King", "Gladiator", and "Inception", being one of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Paulo Portas, Portuguese politician born in 1962, was leader of the CDS-PP and Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, playing a central role in the country's politics.

Malu Mader, a Brazilian actress born in 1966, stood out for her roles in soap operas such as "Top Model" and "Celebrity", being a notable figure on Brazilian TV.

Paul Walker (born September 12, 1973, and died November 30, 2013) was a charismatic American actor. Globally recognized for his role as Brian O'Conner in the "Fast & Furious" saga, his presence became the emotional core of one of the most beloved franchises in cinema history.

Kim Nam-joon, known globally as RM (b. 1994), is a brilliant South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer. As the leader of the global phenomenon BTS, his lyrical depth and artistic vision were decisive in elevating K-pop to an unprecedented cultural movement.

Today we celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Alcanizes between D. Dinis of Portugal and Fernando IV of Leon and Castile, which established the geographical limits of Portugal, guaranteeing the integrity of the territory.

On September 12, 1383, the Corps of Quadrilheiros was created, a pioneering security force in Portugal that helped maintain order and security during the crisis period of 1383-1385.

On September 12, 1940, cave paintings were discovered in the Lascaux cave in France.

The first demonstration of a chip was celebrated by Jack Kilby, from Texas Instruments, on September 12, 1958, revolutionizing the field of electronics.

On this day in 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave the iconic "We chose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University, reaffirming the US commitment to conquering space.

On September 12, 1991, the Mário Soares Foundation was created, with the aim of preserving the political and cultural memory of Portugal, promoting the study of recent history.

World Suicide Prevention Day, established by the WHO and the International Association for Suicide Prevention in 2003, seeks to raise awareness among the public and institutions to prevent suicide, which affects millions of people.

The UN celebrates South-South Cooperation Day, in reference to the Buenos Aires Action Plan, promoting collaboration between developing countries to share resources and technology.

European Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on 12 September, encouraging communities to take action to combat oral diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.

European Migraine Day is celebrated, an initiative to raise awareness about migraines, which affect millions of people around the world, often being underdiagnosed and undertreated.