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Historical events for
Saturday, 7 November 2026

1849
Birth

Hintze Ribeiro

Hintze Ribeiro, born on November 7, 1849, was a prominent Portuguese politician, with several contributions to the government.

1/8/1907
1867
Birth

Marie Curie

Polônia/França

Marie Curie, French-Polish scientist famous for her research into radioactivity and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different scientific fields.

4/7/1934
1879
Birth

Lev Trotsky

Lev Trotsky, born November 7, 1879, was a Russian revolutionary and a key figure in the Russian Revolution.

21/8/1940
1901
Birth

Cecília Meireles

Cecília Meireles, born on November 7, 1901, was one of the most important figures in Brazilian literature.

9/11/1964
1913
Birth

Albert Camus

Albert Camus, born November 7, 1913, was a French writer and philosopher, Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1957.

4/1/1960
1943
Birth

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell, born November 7, 1943, is a Canadian singer and songwriter, known for her poetic lyrics and influential songs.

1831
History

Prohibition of the slave trade in Brazil

On November 7, 1831, the slave trade was officially prohibited in Brazil.

1917
History

October Revolution

On November 7, 1917, the Bolshevik party took power in Russia, marking the beginning of the October Revolution.

1991
History

Independence of Azerbaijan

On November 7, 1991, Azerbaijan proclaimed its independence from the Soviet Union.

2004
History

International Project Management Day

International Project Management Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of November, recognizing the work of project managers and professionals from around the world. On this day, many companies promote good practices and organize commemorative events, including lectures and conferences.

2014
Culture

Interstellar

Estados Unidos

On this day, the film "Interstellar" was released, a science fiction epic that explores space travel and the limits of time and space, with a strong emotional component centered on the relationship between father and daughter. Considered a masterpiece of modern cinema, coming from the mind of Christopher Nolan.