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Historical events for
Thursday, 21 January 2027

1891
Birth

Francisco Lazaro

Portugal

Francisco Lázaro, Portuguese marathon runner, first Olympic athlete to die in competition during the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm.

1905
Birth

Christian Dior

Christian Dior, born on January 21, 1905, was one of the greatest designers of the 20th century, founder of the Dior fashion house. She passed away on October 24, 1957, leaving a legacy that transformed women's fashion.

24/10/1957
1945
Birth

Marco Paulo

Marco Paulo, Portuguese popular singer. Born in Mourão, Alentejo, as João Simão da Silva, he became one of Portugal's most popular and beloved singers, with a career that spanned more than five decades. Known for his unmistakable voice and emotional interpretations, he popularized hits such as "Eu Tem Dois Amores", "Maravilhoso Coração" and "Ninguém, Nobody". Throughout his career, he released more than 60 albums and received several gold and platinum records. His regular presence on Portuguese television helped to consolidate his popularity among several generations. Marco Paulo left an indelible mark on Portuguese light music, being considered an ambassador of popular song. He passed away in Lisbon on October 24, 2024, aged 79.

22/10/2024
1965
Birth

Robert Del Naja

Robert Del Naja (b. 1965) is a pioneering British musician and visual artist. As a founding member of Massive Attack, his dark and atmospheric production was fundamental in conceiving the trip-hop genre that revolutionized electronic music.

1965
Birth

Jam Master Jay

Jason Mizell, immortalized as Jam Master Jay (born January 21, 1965, and died October 30, 2002), was a legendary American DJ. His dexterity on the turntables with RUN DMC brought hip-hop closer to rock, popularizing the genre on a global scale.

30/10/2002
1972
Birth

Yasunori Mitsuda

Yasunori Mitsuda (b. 1972) is a virtuoso Japanese composer. Acclaimed for his extraordinary and innovative soundtracks for classic RPGs like "Chrono Trigger" and "Xenogears", his work crosses Celtic melodies with symphonic and electronic arrangements.

1989
Birth

Rui Maria Pêgo

Rui Maria Pêgo (b. 1989) is a well-known Portuguese television presenter, radio broadcaster, and actor. He stands out for his sharp humor, versatility in entertainment, and for being an active voice in national media and culture.

0
History

Traditional Horoscope: Aquarius

Astrological profile for those born under the sign of Aquarius. Planet: Uranus. Lucky day: Saturday. Fortunate months: April and August. Stones: Opal and Turquoise. Flower: Rose. Propitious colors: Blue, Pale Pink, Nile Green, and Black.

2013
History

Jeroen Dijsselbloem becomes President of the Eurogroup

Bruxelas, Bélgica

Jeroen Dijsselbloem, from the Netherlands, chaired the Eurogroup from 2013 to 2018.