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Historical events for
Tuesday, 25 April 2028

  • Birth

    Guglielmo Marconi

    Itália

    Guglielmo Marconi (born April 25, 1874, and died July 20, 1937) was a pioneering Italian inventor and physicist. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909, his visionary work in long-distance radio transmissions irrevocably revolutionized global telecommunications.

    20/7/1937
  • Birth

    Corín Tellado

    Corín Tellado (born April 25, 1927, and died April 11, 2009) was an acclaimed Spanish novelist. With thousands of published works and over 400 million copies sold globally, she reigned as the undisputed queen of sentimental literature and photonovels in the 20th century.

    11/4/2009
  • Birth

    Albert Uderzo

    França

    Albert Uderzo (born April 25, 1927, and died March 24, 2020) was an illustrious French cartoonist and illustrator. As co-creator of the immortal "Asterix" series, his expressive and brilliant stroke helped shape one of the most widely read and beloved comic book works in European history.

    24/3/2020
  • Birth

    Johan Cruyff

    Johan Cruyff (born April 25, 1947, and died March 24, 2016) was a brilliant Dutch footballer and manager. Winner of three Ballon d'Or awards, he was the ultimate exponent of the "Total Football" of Ajax and the Netherlands national team, later revolutionizing the sporting philosophy of FC Barcelona.

    24/3/2016
  • Birth

    Vera Kolodzig

    Portugal

    Vera Kolodzig (b. 1985) is a recognized Portuguese actress. Having started her career in fashion, she consolidated her acting talent through striking roles in major television, theater, and film productions at the national level.

  • History

    Freedom Day (Carnation Revolution)

    Freedom Day marks the triumph of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal. Led by the Armed Forces Movement (MFA), the peaceful military coup overthrew the Estado Novo dictatorship, restoring democracy and civil rights after almost five decades of oppression.

  • History

    Saint Mark

    Celebration of Saint Mark, author of the second Gospel and historical founder of the Church of Alexandria. He is frequently symbolized by the winged lion.