Historical events for
Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Soares dos Reis, Portuguese sculptor born in Mafamude, Vila Nova de Gaia, in 1847. He is known for his masterpiece “O Desterrado”, one of the most emblematic sculptures of 19th century Portuguese art.

Dwight Eisenhower, American politician and general, was born in 1890. He was the commander in chief of the Allied forces during World War II and served as President of the USA from 1953 to 1961.

E. E. Cummings, an American poet born in 1894, is famous for his experimental style, both in form and content. He wrote more than 2,900 poems and is one of the most recognized poets of modernism.

British writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007

Roger Moore, a British actor born in 1927, is best known for his portrayal of James Bond in seven films in the series between 1973 and 1985.

Ralph Lauren, an American fashion designer born in 1939, is the founder of the world-famous brand Polo Ralph Lauren. His elegant and classic style influenced fashion globally.

Cliff Richard, British singer born in 1940, is one of the biggest pop music stars in the United Kingdom.

Alexandre Frota, Brazilian actor and politician, was born in 1964. He became known for his career as an actor and, later, became involved in controversies in Brazilian politics.

In 1884, George Eastman registered the patent for the first Kodak camera, revolutionizing the world of photography by making it accessible to the general public.

During an election campaign, Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the USA - Republican party, was shot by John Schrank, but continued to give his speech.

On October 14, 1947, Charles Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound aboard the Bell X-1, marking an important advance in aviation.

World Standardization Day celebrates the work of professionals who establish technical standards that ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products and services on a global scale. This day began to be celebrated in 1970 by ISO, IEC and ITU.

Opening of the first Amsterdam metro line, which includes several stations along line 53 between Amsterdam Centraal and Gaasperplas.

The inauguration of the Lisbon School of Dental Medicine is celebrated, an important milestone in oral health education in Portugal, founded in 1978.

In 1984, the first assembly of the Council of Portuguese Communities claimed the right of emigrants to vote in presidential elections, an important milestone in the affirmation of the political rights of the Portuguese diaspora.

On this day, in 1988, the extension of the metro line between Sete Rios and Colégio Militar in Lisbon was inaugurated, increasing public transport accessibility in the city.

On this day, in 1994, the film "Pulp Fiction", by Quentin Tarantino, premiered, a classic of modern cinema, which marked pop culture with its non-linear plot and iconic dialogues.

World Spirometry Day draws attention to the importance of this test in detecting lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, raising awareness of respiratory health.

Felix Baumgartner jumped from a capsule at more than 38,000 meters in 2012, breaking world records for freefall speed and jump height.