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Historical events for
Thursday, 26 November 2026

  • Birth

    Eugène Ionesco

    Eugène Ionesco (born November 26, 1909, and died March 28, 1994) was a genius Romanian-French playwright. One of the great masters of the Theatre of the Absurd, his innovative plays, such as "The Bald Soprano" and "Rhinoceros", exposed the emptiness and alienation of the human condition.

    28/3/1994
  • Birth

    Charles M. Schulz

    Estados Unidos

    Charles M. Schulz, creator of Snoopy (Peanuts), one of the most popular and influential comic strips of all time.

    12/2/2000
  • Birth

    Tina Turner

    Tina Turner (born November 26, 1939, and died May 24, 2023) was a titanic American singer and performer. The "Queen of Rock n' Roll" overcame immense personal adversity to become one of the greatest and most electrifying icons in music history.

    24/5/2023
  • Birth

    Carlos Fausto Bordalo Gomes Dias (Fausto)

    Carlos Fausto Bordalo Gomes Dias, also known as Fausto, Portuguese musician and composer, known for his emblematic songs and his contribution to Portuguese music.

  • Birth

    Fausto Bordalo Dias

    Fausto Bordalo Dias, Portuguese musician and composer. Known simply as Fausto, he was an unavoidable figure in Portuguese music, standing out for his unique style that mixed Portuguese musical traditions with influences from various parts of the world. Author of emblematic concept albums such as "Por Este Rio Acima" (1982), "Crónicas da Terra Ardente" (1994) and the "Lusitana Diáspora" trilogy. His work, strongly inspired by Portuguese history and culture, addressed themes such as the Discoveries, the diaspora and national identity. He was one of the most innovative and influential artists in contemporary Portuguese music, recognized for the poetic depth and musical complexity of his creations. He passed away on July 1, 2024, aged 75.

    1/7/2024
  • Birth

    Diogo Amaral

    Portugal

    Diogo Amaral, Portuguese actor, known for his roles in soap operas and cinema.

  • History

    Mongolian National Day

    Celebration of Mongolian National Day, commemorating independence from China on December 29, 1911.