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Historical events for
Thursday, 24 June 2027

1928
Birth

Yvan Delporte

Bélgica

Yvan Delporte, the Belgian editor and screenwriter, essential collaborator on series such as Smurfs and Spirou et Fantasio.

1959
Birth

Andy McCluskey (OMD)

Andy McCluskey (b. 1959) is a talented British musician and vocalist. As co-founder of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), he was a synth-pop pioneer, creating brilliant electronic melodies that defined the 80s.

1966
Birth

Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star)

Hope Sandoval (b. 1966) is a hypnotic American singer and songwriter. Her enigmatic, melancholic, and smooth voice elevated Mazzy Star to the status of dream pop and 90s alternative rock legends.

1970
Birth

Bernardo Sassetti

Portugal

Bernardo Joaquim da Costa Sassetti, Portuguese pianist and composer, known for his jazz and classical music.

1986
Birth

🎂 Mariana Mortágua

With a PhD in Economics, Mariana Mortágua became the main face of the Left Bloc thanks to her surgical and technically relentless interventions in the parliamentary inquiry commissions into the Portuguese banking sector. As party coordinator, she represents an urban, intellectual left focused on combating financial and real estate speculation.

1987
Birth

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi (b. 1987) is an extraordinary Argentine footballer. Widely considered the greatest in history, his dribbling ability and vision earned him eight Ballon d'Or awards and the supreme crown of the 2022 World Cup.

1128
History

Battle of S. Mamede

Historical event in Portugal, marking the battle in which D. Afonso Henriques defeated the forces of his mother, D. Teresa, in 1128

History

Saint John the Baptist Day

Annual celebration of Saint John the Baptist, recognized as the patron saint of several locations in Portugal and famous for baptizing Jesus Christ. Saint John's Day is celebrated on June 24th in Portugal, with the festivities starting the day before, the 23rd. In several locations, the 24th is a public holiday, allowing for a more joyful and commitment-free celebration.

History

National Gypsy Day

Annual celebration that celebrates gypsy culture and draws attention to the difficulties and social exclusion faced by the community

1944
Culture

Jeff Beck

British guitarist, considered one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock

1947
Culture

Mick Fleetwood

British musician, co-founder of the band Fleetwood Mac