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Historical events for
Saturday, 24 October 2026

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  • Birth

    Hippolyte Mege Mouries

    Hippolyte Mege Mouries, born October 24, 1817, was a French chemist known for the invention of margarine.

    † 31/5/1880
  • Birth

    Ramalho Ortigão

    Ramalho Ortigão, born on October 24, 1836, was a Portuguese writer, author of "As Farpas" and one of the most influential figures in Portuguese literature. He died on September 27, 1915.

    † 27/9/1915
  • Birth

    Tito Gobbi

    Tito Gobbi, born on October 24, 1915, was a famous Italian baritone, known for roles in operas such as "Tosca" and "Rigoletto".

    † 5/3/1984
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    Bill Wyman

    Londres, Inglaterra

    Bill Wyman (b. 1936) is a renowned British musician. As the original bassist for The Rolling Stones, his discreet but relentlessly solid style formed the rhythmic foundation of the band for over three decades.

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    Madalena Iglésias

    Madalena Iglésias, born on October 24, 1939, was a Portuguese singer who achieved great popularity in the 60s. She passed away on January 16, 2018, being one of the most remarkable voices of her generation.

    † 16/1/2018
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    Kevin Kline

    Kevin Kline, born October 24, 1947, is an Academy Award-winning American actor, known for films such as "A Fish Called Wanda" and "Sophie's Choice".

  • Birth

    Kyriakos Velopoulos

    Former television presenter Kyriakos Velopoulos founded the radical right-wing party Greek Solution (Elliniki Lisi). With a discourse centered on national self-sufficiency, economic patriotism, and the values of the Orthodox Church, he capitalized on the rural and conservative discontent of mainland Greece and the north of the country.

  • Birth

    Roman Abramovich

    Roman Abramovich, born October 24, 1966, is a Russian businessman known for being the owner of Chelsea FC and for being one of the most influential figures in international business.

  • Birth

    Wayne Rooney

    Wayne Rooney (b. 1985) is an English and world football legend. Former striker and captain for Manchester United and the England national team, he holds historic scoring records and is recognized for his strength, technique, and longevity.

  • History

    United Nations (UN) Day

    United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24th, marking the date of the official creation of the UN in 1945, an organization crucial to the promotion of peace, human rights and global development.

  • History

    Women's Day Off - Women-s Day Off

    Islândia

    On October 24, 1975, 90% of women in Iceland participated in a general strike to demand gender equality. Working women stayed home and those who worked at home refused to cook, clean and look after children. This event was a milestone in the fight for women's rights and contributed to Iceland becoming one of the countries with the lowest gender inequality in the world. The fight for equal pay and rights continues today, with Icelandic women earning around 85% of men's salaries.

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    History

    Zambia National Day

    Celebration of Zambia's Independence Day, marking independence from the United Kingdom on October 24, 1964.