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Historical events for
Monday, 2 October 2028

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  • Birth

    William Ramsay

    Escócia

    William Ramsay (1852-1916) was a Scottish chemist known for the discovery of noble gases, including argon and neon.

  • Birth

    Mahatma Gandhi

    Índia

    Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was the leader of India's independence movement and a global advocate of nonviolence and civil disobedience.

  • Birth

    Groucho Marx

    Estados Unidos

    Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a famous American comedian and actor, member of the legendary Marx Brothers.

  • Birth

    Graham Greene

    Reino Unido

    Graham Greene (1904-1991) was one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century, known for works such as "The Third Man".

  • Birth

    José Cardoso Pires

    Portugal

    José Cardoso Pires, born on October 2, 1925, was one of the greatest Portuguese writers of the 20th century. He passed away on October 26, 1998, leaving a vast literary work marked by social and political criticism.

    † 26/10/1998
  • Birth

    Daciano Costa

    Daciano Costa, Portuguese graphic designer and design pioneer in Portugal, was born on October 2, 1930. He passed away on October 19, 2005. He worked on emblematic graphic identity projects and was a teacher at several educational institutions.

    † 19/10/2005
  • Birth

    Patrick Modiano

    French writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2014

  • Birth

    Sting

    Gordon Sumner, acclaimed as Sting (b. 1951), is a genius British singer, bassist, and songwriter. Frontman of The Police and a massively successful solo artist, his work masterfully fuses rock, jazz, and world rhythms.

  • Birth

    Sting (Gordon Sumner)

    Reino Unido

    Sting (1951) is a British singer, songwriter and activist, former leader of the band The Police, with a long solo career.

  • Birth

    Jorge Romão

    Lisboa, Portugal

    Jorge Romão, bassist for the band GNR, was born, contributing his creativity and technique to the band's sound since 1981.

  • Birth

    Marc Spitz

    An essential voice of North American rock journalism.

  • History

    Charles Darwin returns to England aboard the Beagle

    Reino Unido

    On October 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned to England after the historic expedition on the HMS Beagle, which would influence his ideas about evolution.

  • History

    National Day in Guinea

    Guiné

    Guinea celebrates its National Day on October 2nd, marking the date of its independence in 1958.

  • History

    Marc Spitz

    Portugal

    An essential voice of North American rock journalism.

  • History

    World Farm Animals Day

    Mundo

    This day is dedicated to promoting the welfare of farm animals, raising awareness of the importance of their ethical treatment.

  • History

    Euromillions anniversary in Portugal

    Portugal

    On October 2, 2004, Euromillions was launched in Portugal, becoming one of the biggest games of chance in Europe.

  • History

    International Day of Non-Violence

    Mundo

    International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on October 2, marks Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and promotes the values ​​of peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

  • History

    Day of the Holy Guardian Angels

    Mundo

    The Day of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2, highlighting the role of angels as protectors of human beings according to Christian tradition.

  • History

    Dia Mundial da Arquitetura

    Mundo

    Celebrado em conjunto com o Dia Mundial do Habitat, este dia sublinha a responsabilidade dos arquitetos em moldar um futuro urbano sustentável.