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Historical events for
Tuesday, 3 October 2028

  • Birth

    Diogo Inácio de Pina Manique

    Portugal

    Diogo Inácio de Pina Manique, Portuguese magistrate, known for his work as Superintendent-General of the Police during the reign of D. Maria I.

  • Birth

    José Hermano Saraiva

    Portugal

    José Hermano Saraiva (1919-2012) was a Portuguese historian and television presenter, recognized for his historical dissemination programs.

  • Birth

    Antonio Macedo

    Portugal

    António Macedo, radio presenter and television presenter.

  • Birth

    Adriana Calcanhotto

    Brasil

    Adriana Calcanhotto (1955) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, famous for her career in Brazilian popular music (MPB) with iconic albums such as "Público" and "Cantada".

  • Birth

    Gwen Stefani

    Estados Unidos

    Gwen Stefani (1969) is an American singer and lead singer of the band No Doubt, known for hits such as "Don't Speak" and her solo career.

  • History

    Murder of Miguel Bombarda

    Portugal

    Miguel Bombarda (born March 6, 1851, and died October 3, 1910) was an eminent Portuguese psychiatrist and politician. A pioneer in mental health in the country, his tireless civic action was fundamental to the Implantation of the Republic, having been tragically assassinated on the eve of the revolution.

  • History

    Renaming of PPD to PSD

    Portugal

    On October 3, 1976, the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) changed its name to the Social Democratic Party (PSD), assuming a new political identity.

  • History

    Canonization of Beatriz da Silva

    Vaticano

    On October 3, 1976, the Portuguese Blessed Beatriz da Silva, founder of the Order of the Immaculate Conception, was canonized by Pope Paul VI.

  • History

    CONFAGRI Constitution

    Portugal

    On October 3, 1985, CONFAGRI, the National Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives and Agricultural Credit of Portugal, was created.

  • History

    National Day in Germany

    Alemanha

    On October 3rd, German Unity Day is celebrated, marking the reunification of Germany in 1990, when the Federal Republic and East Germany unified after 45 years of separation.

  • History

    Election of Fernando Henrique Cardoso

    Brasil

    On October 3, 1994, Fernando Henrique Cardoso was elected president of Brazil, marking the beginning of a term that lasted until 2002.

  • History

    St. Thomas of Hereford Day

    Mundo

    Saint Thomas of Hereford, celebrated on October 3, was an English bishop and saint venerated for his piety and miracles.

  • History

    Saint Francis Borja's Day

    Mundo

    Saint Francis Borja, celebrated on October 3, was a Spanish nobleman who became a Jesuit and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.