The week between the 19th and 25th of February is filled with the birth anniversaries of important figures in history. This Sunday, February 19, there is the birth of one of the greatest scientists of all time: Nicolaus Copernicus, who turns 550 years old. The Polish man made history when, contrary to current thinking that considered the Earth as the center of the Universe, he proposed the Theory of Heliocentrism. In 2014, História Hoje, from Radioagência Nacional, told his story. Also this Sunday, February 19, the vice president of Argentina (and former president of the country), Cristina Kirchner, turns 70 years old. The next day, February 20, is the birthday of singer-songwriter Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as Rihanna, who turns 35 years old. Artist birth anniversaries don’t stop there. On February 21, the birth of Nina Simone, pianist, singer, songwriter and activist for the civil rights of the black population is celebrated. The American (who died in 2003) was born 90 years ago and is one of the most important figures in jazz, with a legacy that still influences artists of different generations. EBC Radios have already made several programs in honor of the singer. In 2018, Momento Três honored her, talking about her trajectory. In 2020, it was Jazz Livre’s turn! do a special about her. To close the week, we have the 80th birthday of George Harrison (who died in 2001), guitarist of the legendary British band The Beatles. EBC vehicles have already made several content about him. In 2016, História Hoje, from Radioagência Nacional, spoke about his trajectory. Last year, two EBC Radio programs spoke of specific moments in George Harrison’s career. Templo do Rock talked about his work with the band Traveling Wilburys. História Hoje recalled the guitarist’s last performance. History still reminds us of other remarkable events. On February 21, 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published “The Communist Manifesto”, a work that marked the political and social thought of humanity. On February 22, 1997, the film “Central do Brasil” won the Golden Bear award at the Berlin Film Festival. On February 24, we celebrate the achievement of women’s suffrage in Brazil. Viva Maria, from Rádio Nacional, and Repórter Brasil, from TV Brasil, have already written content about the date: Check out the weekly list on Hoje é Dia with dates, historical facts and holidays: February 19 to 25, 2023 19 Birth of former president of Argentina Cristina Kirchner (70 years old) Birth of broadcaster, composer and singer Henrique Foréis Domingues, Almirante (115 years old) – in 1947 he created the program “Incredible! Fantastic! Extraordinário!”, shown for years on Rádio Nacional; had a huge library and disco on Brazilian music, which was donated to the Museu da Imagem e do Som RJ Birth of the Polish astronomer and mathematician Nicolau Copernicus (550 years old) – his Theory of Heliocentrism, which placed the Sun as the center of the Solar System ( contrary to the prevailing idea, at the time, of the Earth being the center), it is considered one of the most important scientific hypotheses of all time Fidel Castro resigns as president and command of the Armed Forces in Cuba (15 years) Inventor Thomas Edison patents the phonograph in the United States (145 years old) 20 Birth of Barbadian singer-songwriter Robyn Rihanna Fenty, aka Rihanna (35 years old) World Social Justice Day – international commemoration, which was instituted by the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly 21 Birth of American pianist , singer, songwriter and activist for the civil rights of blacks Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Nina Simone (90 years old) Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish “The Manifesto Co munista” (175 years old) International Mother Language Day – Unesco date that aims to preserve local languages as intangible heritage of nations National Day of the Italian Immigrant – the choice of date is a tribute to Pietro Tabacchi’s expedition to Espírito Santo, in 1874. This event was marked as the beginning of the process of mass migration of Italians to Brazil 22 Death of singer and composer from Pernambuco Luís Bandeira (25 years old) – author of one of the greatest successes of MPB, “Na Cadencia do Samba” Filme “Central do Brasil” wins the Golden Bear award at the Berlin Film Festival (25 years) Launch of the show “Eles não uso Black-Tie”, by Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, by Teatro de Arena (65 years) 24 Dia da Conquista of Voto Feminino in Brazil 25 Birth of the English musician George Harrison (80 years old) – guitarist of the British band The Beatles Death of the English designer, astronomer, geometer and architect Christopher Wren (300 years old) – is considered the greatest architect ceiling of England. He designed São Paulo Cathedral, one of the masterpieces of European architecture, and another 50 churches in London National Radio in Rio de Janeiro and at the Copacabana Palace Hotel nightclub
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