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Historical events for
Monday, 30 October 2028

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  • Birth

    Paul Valéry

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    Paul Valéry, born on October 30, 1871, was a French writer and poet, author of "A Jovem Parca" and "A Dança".

    † 20/7/1945
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    Ezra Pound

    Ezra Pound, born on October 30, 1885, was an American writer and poet, an important figure in modernist poetry.

    † 1/11/1972
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    Jean-Michel Charlier

    Jean-Michel Charlier, born October 30, 1924, was a Belgian illustrator and comic book writer. He passed away on July 10, 1989.

    † 10/7/1989
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    Louis Malle

    Louis Malle, born on October 30, 1932, was a French filmmaker, known for films such as "The Breath in the Heart".

    † 23/11/1995
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    António Barreto

    António Barreto, born on October 30, 1942, is a Portuguese politician and sociologist, known for his work on social issues in Portugal.

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    Diego Maradona

    Diego Maradona (born October 30, 1960, and died November 25, 2020) was a genius Argentine footballer. His transcendental talent led Argentina to glory in the 1986 World Cup, elevating him to a cultural symbol of almost religious proportions.

    † 25/11/2020
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    Diego Armando Maradona

    Diego Armando Maradona, born on October 30, 1960, was an Argentine footballer, considered one of the greatest of all time.

    † 25/11/2020
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    Gavin Rossdale

    Gavin Rossdale (b. 1965) is a charismatic British singer and guitarist. Fronting Bush, his fusion of catchy melodies with distorted guitars conquered the global alternative rock market.

  • Birth

    Ashley Graham

    Ashley Graham (b. 1987) is a pioneering American model and activist. As the most recognizable face of the body positive movement, she broke decades of physical and ideological barriers by imposing body diversity and full acceptance on the world's most elitist runways.

  • Birth

    MARO

    Mariana Secca, known as MARO (b. 1994), is a sophisticated Portuguese singer and multi-instrumentalist. With a unique musicality crossing pop, fado, and global influences, she represented Portugal at Eurovision and has collaborated with international music giants.

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    Peace Treaty of Segovia

    On October 30, 1411, the Peace Treaty of Segovia was signed between Portugal and Castile.

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    Birth of Jigoro Kano

    Jigoro Kano, founder of judo, was born on October 30, 1860, in Mikage, near the city of Kobe, Japan.

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    Tsar Nicholas II promises reforms

    On October 30, 1905, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia promises a representative parliament, a constitution and freedom of the press and association.

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    Launch of NRP Sagres

    The Portuguese training ship NRP Sagres was launched on October 30, 1937.

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    Broadcast of "The War of the Worlds"

    On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles made the famous radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds", causing panic among listeners.

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    Completion of the Channel Tunnel

    Construction of the Channel Tunnel, linking the United Kingdom to France, was completed on October 30, 1990.

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    Gulbenkian Poetry Prize

    On October 30, 2004, the Gulbenkian Poetry Prize was awarded to Magali Mantagué and Max de Carvalho for the French translation of Herberto Helder's poetry.

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    Stern Report on Climate Change

    On October 30, 2006, the Stern report on climate change was published, highlighting Portugal, Spain and France as the European countries most affected by global warming.