Historical events for
Wednesday, 11 November 2026

D. Sancho I (born November 11, 1154, and died March 27, 1211) was the second King of Portugal. Nicknamed "The Populator", his reign was marked by the continuous effort to repopulate the territory, economic promotion, and consolidation of national borders.

Fyodor Dostoevsky, born on November 11, 1821, was one of the most important Russian writers, author of "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov". He died on February 9, 1881.

Silva Porto, born on November 11, 1850, was one of the greatest Portuguese naturalist painters, known for his landscapes.

Edouard Vuillard, born November 11, 1868, was a French painter associated with the Nabi movement, known for his intimate and decorative works.

Kurt Vonnegut (born November 11, 1922, and died April 11, 2007) was a legendary American novelist and satirist. With biting dark humor and brilliant science fiction influences, his masterpiece "Slaughterhouse-Five" transformed literature and global anti-war consciousness.

Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles, born on May 25, 1922, was a Portuguese landscape architect and environmental defender. He passed away on November 11, 2020.

🎂

Rui Valentim de Carvalho, born in 1927, was an important Portuguese record manager and music publisher. He passed away on November 11, 2013.

Bibi Andersson, born 11 November 1935, was an acclaimed Swedish actress, known for her roles in Ingmar Bergman's films.

Teresa Tarouca, born in 1942, was an outstanding Portuguese fado singer, recognized for her interpretation of fado. He passed away on November 11, 2019.

Leader of the CDU and a prominent lawyer, Friedrich Merz (b. 1955) spearheaded the party’s return to its conservative roots and economic rigor. With a solid background in international finance and the European Parliament, he positioned himself as the primary architect of Germany’s political alternative, advocating for competitiveness and national security.

Ágata, born on November 11, 1959, is a Portuguese singer famous for popular musical hits.

Demi Moore, born November 11, 1962, is a renowned American actress, known for roles in "Ghost" and "A Few Good Men".

On November 11, 1909, the Aeroclube de Portugal was founded, promoting the development of aviation in Portugal.

First President of the Third Portuguese Republic. Military. Term of office: 1974.

On November 11, 1911, Lusitano de Évora was founded, one of the oldest sports clubs in Portugal.

On November 11, 1918, the armistice that ended the First World War came into force.

On November 11, 1975, Angola proclaimed its independence from Portugal, ending the colonial period.

On November 11, 1982, Columbia is launched, marking the beginning of commercial satellites in orbit.

On November 11, 2006, the first butterfly garden in Europe was opened in the Lisbon Botanical Garden.

On November 11, 2009, the band Buraka Som Sistema is recognized with the “European Border Breakers Awards” for its success in international music.

Celebration of Polish Independence Day, marking the restoration of independence on November 11, 1918, after 123 years of partition.

Celebration of Angola's National Day, commemorating independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975.

Start of the 14th and final round of the WRC, deciding the season titles in the challenging landscapes of the Middle East.