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Historical events for
Wednesday, 10 May 2028

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  • Birth

    Max Steiner

    Max Steiner (born May 10, 1888, and died December 28, 1971) was a pioneering Austrian-American composer. Known as the father of modern film music, he composed monumental works like "King Kong", "Casablanca", and "Gone with the Wind".

    † 28/12/1971
  • Birth

    D. António Ferreira Gomes

    D. António Ferreira Gomes (b. 1906) was a prominent figure in the Portuguese Catholic Church. As Bishop of Porto, he stood out for his courageous letter sent to Salazar in 1958, where he openly criticized the poverty and lack of freedoms of the regime, which cost him a long exile.

  • Birth

    João Villaret

    João Villaret (b. 1913) was an extraordinary Portuguese actor, director, and declaimer. His unmistakable voice and unique talent for poetry declamation popularized national literature among the general public through television and radio.

  • Birth

    Arthur Costa

    Portugal

    Artur Costa, drummer for Trovante, known for his influence on Portuguese rock, was born.

  • Birth

    Bono

    Dublin, Irlanda

    Bono, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band U2, known for his significant contribution to music and social activism, was born.

  • Birth

    Linda Evangelista

    Linda Evangelista (b. 1965) is an iconic Canadian supermodel. Famous for her chameleon-like ability to reinvent her look, she dominated the industry with hundreds of covers and unwavering attitude, immortalizing the prestige and untouchable aura of the elite 1990s models.

  • History

    Launch of the NRP Creoula

    Launch of the sea training ship NRP Creoula. The four-masted lugger, originally designed for the arduous task of cod fishing in the seas of Newfoundland, is one of the greatest symbols of Portuguese maritime history.

  • History

    Declaration "Obviously, I dismiss him"

    During a press conference at Café Chave d'Ouro in Lisbon, General Humberto Delgado utters the historic phrase "Obviously, I dismiss him" when asked about Salazar's fate if he won the elections. The courage of the statement shook the foundations of the Estado Novo.

  • History

    First Performance of "Grândola, Vila Morena"

    Zeca Afonso performs at the Burgo das Nações in Santiago de Compostela, giving the first public performance of the song "Grândola, Vila Morena". The track would become the unavoidable password for the start of the Carnation Revolution in 1974.

  • History

    Extinction of the Agrarian Reform

    The Assembly of the Republic approves the legislative package that dictates the extinction of the collectivist model of the Agrarian Reform in Portugal, closing one of the most fracturing socioeconomic chapters of the post-revolutionary period.

  • History

    World Lupus Day

    Global date dedicated to raising awareness about Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The day focuses on the need to improve healthcare services, boost scientific research, and ensure early diagnosis and support for patients.