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Historical events for
Sunday, 23 April 2028

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  • Birth

    D. Afonso II (The Fat)

    D. Afonso II (born April 23, 1185, and died March 21, 1223) was the third King of Portugal. Known as "The Fat", he stood out for convening the first Cortes and for implementing the first compilation of written laws in the kingdom.

    † 21/3/1223
  • Birth

    Gigi Hadid

    Gigi Hadid (b. 1995) is a radiant American model with enormous global impact. One of the central figures of the digital generation, she combined a strong presence on social media with impeccable professionalism that guaranteed her undeniable dominance in today's luxury campaigns.

  • History

    World Scout Day

    Celebration of the global scout movement (founded in 1907), marking Saint George's Day. He was the patron saint chosen by founder Robert Baden-Powell in 1908 to inspire the values of bravery and altruism in young people.

  • History

    Enrico Piaggio's Vespa Patent

    Official patent registration of the iconic Vespa scooter, designed by Corradino D'Ascanio for the Italian company Piaggio. Created as an affordable transport solution for post-war Italy, it revolutionized urban mobility and became an immortal cultural symbol of style and freedom.

  • History

    Beginning of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa's presidency at FC Porto

    Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa takes office as president of Futebol Clube do Porto, beginning the longest and most titled mandate in the history of Portuguese sports. Under his leadership, the club became a true powerhouse in European football, winning multiple international trophies.

  • History

    Launch of the ZX Spectrum

    Official launch in the United Kingdom of the historic ZX Spectrum microcomputer, developed by Sinclair Research. With its compact design, affordable price, and innovative color graphics capabilities, it democratized home computing and inspired an entire generation of programmers.

  • History

    World Book and Copyright Day

    Formally established by UNESCO in 1995, this global day fosters the pleasure of reading and pays tribute to literary giants, coinciding with the date of death of Cervantes and Shakespeare.

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    History

    Saint George

    Day of Saint George, the legendary Roman soldier and Christian martyr, patron saint of nations and armies, immortalized in the legend of his battle against the dragon.