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Historical events for
Saturday, 14 October 2028

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  • Birth

    Soares dos Reis

    Mafamude, Vila Nova de Gaia

    Soares dos Reis, Portuguese sculptor born in Mafamude, Vila Nova de Gaia, in 1847. He is known for his masterpiece “O Desterrado”, one of the most emblematic sculptures of 19th century Portuguese art.

  • Birth

    Dwight Eisenhower

    Estados Unidos

    Dwight Eisenhower, American politician and general, was born in 1890. He was the commander in chief of the Allied forces during World War II and served as President of the USA from 1953 to 1961.

  • Birth

    E. E. Cummings

    Estados Unidos

    E. E. Cummings, an American poet born in 1894, is famous for his experimental style, both in form and content. He wrote more than 2,900 poems and is one of the most recognized poets of modernism.

  • Birth

    Doris Lessing

    British writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007

  • Birth

    Roger Moore

    Reino Unido

    Roger Moore, a British actor born in 1927, is best known for his portrayal of James Bond in seven films in the series between 1973 and 1985.

  • Birth

    Ralph Lauren

    Estados Unidos

    Ralph Lauren, an American fashion designer born in 1939, is the founder of the world-famous brand Polo Ralph Lauren. His elegant and classic style influenced fashion globally.

  • Birth

    Cliff Richard

    Reino Unido

    Cliff Richard, British singer born in 1940, is one of the biggest pop music stars in the United Kingdom.

  • Birth

    Alexandre Frota

    Brasil

    Alexandre Frota, Brazilian actor and politician, was born in 1964. He became known for his career as an actor and, later, became involved in controversies in Brazilian politics.

  • History

    Anniversary of George Eastman's Kodak machine patent

    Estados Unidos

    In 1884, George Eastman registered the patent for the first Kodak camera, revolutionizing the world of photography by making it accessible to the general public.

  • History

    Assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt

    Milwaukee, WI, EUA

    During an election campaign, Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the USA - Republican party, was shot by John Schrank, but continued to give his speech.

  • History

    World Standardization Day

    World Standardization Day celebrates the work of professionals who establish technical standards that ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products and services on a global scale. This day began to be celebrated in 1970 by ISO, IEC and ITU.

  • History

    Opening of the Amsterdam Metro

    Países Baixos

    Opening of the first Amsterdam metro line, which includes several stations along line 53 between Amsterdam Centraal and Gaasperplas.

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    Assembly of the Council of Portuguese Communities

    Portugal

    In 1984, the first assembly of the Council of Portuguese Communities claimed the right of emigrants to vote in presidential elections, an important milestone in the affirmation of the political rights of the Portuguese diaspora.

  • History

    Pulp Fiction premiere anniversary

    Estados Unidos

    On this day, in 1994, the film "Pulp Fiction", by Quentin Tarantino, premiered, a classic of modern cinema, which marked pop culture with its non-linear plot and iconic dialogues.

  • History

    World Spirometry Day

    World Spirometry Day draws attention to the importance of this test in detecting lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, raising awareness of respiratory health.