D. Pedro I (born April 18, 1320, and died January 18, 1367) was the eighth King of Portugal. Known for the rigidity with which he applied the law and for his tragic romance with Inês de Castro, whom he had crowned queen after her death.
Antero de Quental (born April 18, 1842, and died September 11, 1891) was a Portuguese poet, philosopher, and essayist. A central figure of the Generation of 70, his poetry reflects an existential anguish and an intellectual brilliance unparalleled in national literature.
Bento de Jesus Caraça, Portuguese mathematician, economist and university professor (1901-1948). He was an unavoidable figure in Portuguese scientific culture in the 20th century, standing out for his work "Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics", a landmark in scientific dissemination in Portugal. Professor at the Higher Institute of Economic and Financial Sciences (currently ISEG), he dedicated himself to the democratization of knowledge, founding the Universidade Popular Portuguesa and the Cosmos Library. His commitment to education and social justice led him to face censorship from the Estado Novo. He died in Lisbon on June 25, 1948, aged 47.
Bento de Jesus Caraça (born April 18, 1901, and died June 25, 1948) was a notable Portuguese mathematician, professor, and anti-fascist resistance fighter. He left an extraordinary civic legacy defending the democratization of science and culture for the working classes.
Leader of VOX, Santiago Abascal (b. 1976) has consolidated the national-conservative right as a central force in the Spanish Parliament. With rhetoric focused on Spanish unity, fighting separatism, and defending traditional values, his party is a decisive actor in forming regional governments and the national ideological debate.
Sílvia Alberto Botelho da Costa Alberto, Portuguese television presenter. He began his professional career at SIC in 2000, later moving to RTP where he stood out in presenting entertainment programs such as "Strictly Come Dancing", "The Voice Portugal" and "Got Talent Portugal". She is also recognized for being the face of the Festival da Canção for several years, having presented the event solo and as a duo. Her versatility and professionalism have made her one of the most respected figures on Portuguese television.
Miguel Nunes (b. 1988) is a talented Portuguese actor. With a rising career in cinema and television, he stood out internationally for his leading role in "Glória", the first Portuguese original series on Netflix.
Promoted by ICOMOS and UNESCO, this day celebrates the unique richness of the world's cultural heritage, fostering the preservation and historical appreciation of threatened buildings and ruins.
Day established in the European Union to ensure the protection, civic respect, and fulfillment of citizens' fundamental rights in healthcare and hospital systems.