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Historical events for
Sunday, 23 May 2027

1908
Birth

John Stanley

Estados Unidos

John Stanley, American cartoonist. He became known worldwide for his work on the comic book series "Little Lulu", where he developed stories for more than two decades, creating a rich universe and memorable characters that enchanted generations of children. His unique narrative style combined sophisticated humor with imaginary adventures, setting new standards for children's comics. In addition to "Little Lulu", he also worked on other series such as "Tubby" and "Nancy and Sluggo". He died in the United States on November 11, 1993, he was 85 years old.

11/11/1993
1954
Birth

Ricardo Camacho

Ricardo Camacho (born May 23, 1954, and died July 4, 2018) was a notable Portuguese physician, musician, and producer. In addition to his brilliant career in virology, he stood out in music as a co-founder and keyboardist of the iconic band Sétima Legião, decisively shaping national pop-rock in the 80s.

4/7/2018
1964
Birth

Andrew Fletcher

Nottingham, Inglaterra

Andrew John Fletcher, keyboardist, songwriter and founding member of the British band Depeche Mode. Known as "Fletch", he was one of the band's creative and organizational pillars since its formation in 1980, contributing not only to the characteristic sound with his synthesizers, but also to the group's management and artistic direction. He participated in all of the band's albums, including classics such as "Violator", "Songs of Faith and Devotion" and "Music for the Masses". In addition to music, he became involved in side projects such as Grind and Toast Hawaii. He passed away in England on May 26, 2022, he was 60 years old.

26/5/2022
1965
Birth

Tom Tykwer

Tom Tykwer (b. 1965) is a versatile German composer and director. A frequent collaborator of the Wachowskis, he was responsible for the immersive soundtrack of "The Matrix Resurrections", succeeding Don Davis in creating the universe's soundscape.

1968
Birth

Sussan Ley

Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Sussan Ley (b. 1968) is a veteran of conservative politics with strong ties to rural communities. She focuses her work on defending small businesses, outback regions, and articulating the Republican and Liberal alternative in the Canberra parliament.

2026
Culture

Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest - Day 2

Second day of the Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest at Cinema São Jorge. The agenda marks the celebration of a decade of the festival's existence, establishing itself as a vital meeting point for enthusiasts of two wheels and the seventh art.