Historical events for
Sunday, 15 November 2026

German playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1912

D. Manuel II, the last King of Portugal, who reigned from 1908 until the establishment of the Republic in 1910.

D. Manuel II (born November 15, 1889, and died July 2, 1932) was the thirty-fourth and last King of Portugal. Nicknamed "The Patriot", he ascended the throne after the tragic regicide of 1908 and was forced into exile by the Republican Revolution of 1910, dedicating the rest of his life to Portuguese culture.

Gloria Foster (born November 15, 1933, and died September 29, 2001) was an acclaimed American actress. Her wise, warm, and enigmatic portrayal of the Oracle in the early films of "The Matrix" saga became one of the most iconic elements of modern cinema.

Canadian writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013

Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl Jam, known for his striking riffs and guitar solos that define the band's sound, was born.

Miguel Guilherme, Portuguese actor recognized for his work on television, theater and cinema.

The great rollercoaster of the world calendar hosted at the majestic and unmissable Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, in Portimão.