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Historical events for
Tuesday, 19 September 2028

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  • Birth

    Candido de Figueiredo

    Portugal

    Cândido de Figueiredo, Portuguese philologist and lexicographer, known for his works on the Portuguese language.

  • Birth

    Ludwig von Bertalanffy

    Áustria

    Ludwig von Bertalanffy, Austrian biologist, founder of General Systems Theory.

  • Birth

    Emil Zátopek

    Checoslováquia

    Emil Zátopek, Czech athlete, known as one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time.

  • Birth

    Rosemary Casals

    EUA

    Rosemary Casals, American tennis player, known for being a pioneer in the fight for women's rights in sport.

  • Birth

    Jeremy Irons

    Reino Unido

    Jeremy Irons, British actor, known for films such as "The Lion King" and "Reversal of Fortune".

  • Birth

    Twiggy

    Twiggy (b. 1949) is an iconic British model, actress, and singer. With her androgynous look, short hair, and bold eyelashes, she subverted traditional beauty standards and became the absolute muse and unmistakable face of the 1960s cultural revolution.

  • Birth

    Helena Isabel

    Portugal

    Helena Isabel, Portuguese actress, known for her work in theater and television.

  • History

    Signing the donation letter from the Captaincy of Angola

    Angola

    On September 19, 1571, the Captaincy of N’gola was created, on the Atlantic coast of Africa. This event marked the beginning of the Portuguese presence in the region, culminating in the founding of the city of São Paulo de Luanda in 1576.

  • History

    First female vote in New Zealand

    Nova Zelândia

    On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote, a milestone in the fight for women's rights.

  • History

    Crossing of the Rovuma by the Portuguese expeditionary force

    Moçambique

    On September 19, 1916, during the First World War, the Portuguese expeditionary force invaded German East Africa, crossing the Rovuma River, marking Portugal's participation in the conflict in Africa.

  • History

    Foundation of PAIGC

    Guiné-Bissau

    On September 19, 1956, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) was founded, led by Amílcar Cabral. The party played a crucial role in the fight for the independence of Portugal's colonies in West Africa.

  • History

    National Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Saint Kitts e Nevis

    On September 19, 1983, Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent from the United Kingdom, celebrating this day as its National Day.

  • History

    Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis

    São Cristóvão e Nevis

    Saint Kitts and Nevis Independence Day Celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 19 September 1983. Celebrations include parades, official ceremonies and cultural events.

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    History

    Day of Saint Emilia William of Rodat (Religious)

    Saint Emília de Rodat, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family, is celebrated on September 19 for her work with the poor and sick.

  • Sport

    Diogo Costa

    Porto goalkeeper

  • Sport

    Nuno Delgado bronze medal (Sydney Olympic Games)

    Sydney, Austrália

    On September 19, 2000, Nuno Delgado won the bronze medal in the -81kg judo category at the Sydney Olympic Games, being Portugal's first Olympic medal in this sport.