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Historical events for
Monday, 21 August 2028

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  • Birth

    King Alfonso VI (The Victorious)

    Lisboa, Portugal

    Twenty-third King of Portugal, nicknamed "The Victorious". During his turbulent reign, marked by the leadership of the Count of Castelo Melhor, Portugal achieved decisive military victories in the Restoration War, securing national independence from Spain. He was removed from power in 1667 by his brother, the future King Pedro II. He died on September 12, 1683, at the age of 40, in the Royal Palace of Sintra.

    † 12/9/1683
  • Birth

    Count Basie

    EUA

    American pianist, composer, and legendary big band leader. He was one of the most influential figures of the swing era and in the history of jazz, becoming famous as the frontman of the Count Basie Orchestra and for immortal themes such as "One O'Clock Jump". He died on April 26, 1984, at the age of 79, in Hollywood, Florida.

    † 26/4/1984
  • Birth

    Friz Freleng

    EUA

    American animator, director, and producer for Warner Bros. Cartoons. He was one of the main creators of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies universe, developing iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, and the Pink Panther. He won four Academy Awards. He died on May 26, 1995, at the age of 88, in Los Angeles, California.

    † 26/5/1995
  • Birth

    Artur Varatojo

    Lisboa, Portugal

    Portuguese criminologist, writer, and lecturer, widely considered the pioneer and greatest popularizer of criminal investigation and forensic sciences in Portugal. Founder of the Porto Institute of Criminology and the Lisbon Crime Museum, he authored more than thirty literary works of investigation and historical essay. He died on October 28, 2006, at the age of 80, at the Santa Cruz Hospital in Carnaxide.

    † 28/10/2006
  • Birth

    Janet Baker

    Reino Unido

    A world-renowned British mezzo-soprano, acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and expressive opera singers of the 20th century. She particularly distinguished herself in the repertoire of Baroque opera and works by English composers such as Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar.

  • Birth

    Kenny Rogers

    EUA

    American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, one of the most successful country music artists of all time. He won three Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million records worldwide, immortalized by internationally successful classics such as "The Gambler," "Lucille," "Lady," and the celebrated duet "Islands in the Stream." He died on March 20, 2020, at the age of 81, in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

    † 20/3/2020
  • Birth

    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Canadá

    Canadian actress who achieved international recognition and acclaim for playing the iconic heroine Trinity in the groundbreaking film saga "The Matrix." She also distinguished herself through her performances in independent film classics such as "Memento" and in the Marvel television universe as Jeri Hogarth in the series "Jessica Jones."

  • Birth

    Serj Tankian

    EUA

    Armenian-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and political activist. Celebrated as the vocalist and leader of the alternative metal band System of a Down, he became known for his extraordinary vocal range and lyrics with strong social commentary and denunciation.

  • History

    Conquest of Ceuta

    Ceuta, Norte de África

    Portuguese military forces under the command of King John I and his sons, the Infantes of Sagres, captured the city of Ceuta. This event historically marks the formal beginning of maritime expansion and the Portuguese overseas discoveries.

  • History

    Battle of Vimeiro

    Vimeiro, Lourinhã, Portugal

    During the First French Invasion of Portugal, Anglo-Portuguese forces commanded by British General Arthur Wellesley (future Duke of Wellington) decisively defeated the invading army of General Jean-Andoche Junot, forcing French capitulation and the signing of the Convention of Sintra.

  • History

    Bank of Lisbon Opening to the Public

    Lisboa, Portugal

    The Bank of Lisbon, the first modern banking institution founded in Portugal after the Liberal Revolution of 1820, opens its doors to the public. In 1846, its merger with the Companhia Confiança Nacional gave rise to the Bank of Portugal.

  • History

    Attempt at an Absolutist Pronouncement by the Royal Guard

    Lisboa, Portugal

    A failed revolt promoted by absolutist sectors of the Royal Police Guard in Lisbon, contesting the granting of the Constitutional Charter by D. Pedro IV in the prelude to the Liberal Wars in Portugal.

  • History

    Theft of the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre Museum

    Paris, França

    Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece was stolen from the Louvre Museum by Italian employee Vincenzo Peruggia. The painting's disappearance caused an international stir and catapulted it to the status of the most famous portrait on the planet until its recovery in 1913.

  • History

    Saint Pius X's Day

    Vaticano / Global

    Liturgical memorial of Pope Saint Pius X (Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto), who died on August 20, 1914, and was canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. He is known for codifying canon law, reforming the Roman Curia, and encouraging frequent communion among the faithful.

  • History

    SATA Foundation

    Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

    The Azorean Society for Aeronautical Studies (SATA) was founded in Ponta Delgada, marking the birth of commercial aviation in the archipelago and assuming a structural role in territorial cohesion and air links between the Azores islands and the mainland.

  • History

    Presidential Election of Jorge Carlos Fonseca

    Cabo Verde

    The jurist, professor, and writer Jorge Carlos Fonseca was elected President of the Republic of Cape Verde in the second round of the presidential elections, serving two terms as head of state until 2021.

  • History

    International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

    Global

    Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 72/165 in 2017, this international day honors and supports victims and survivors of terrorist acts worldwide, promoting the protection of their human rights and dignity.