The ephemeris of September 5, 2025: Freddie Mercury would be 79 years old
Forty-five years after his death, the music of Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946 – November 24, 1991) still resonates around the world. The iconic Queen frontman, known for his charisma and spectacular voice, left an unparalleled legacy. Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, the artist became an icon of the rock scene, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are The Champions" continue to resonate. Although he left us too soon, his influence on music and his status as an iconic figure endure. Freddie Mercury's legacy is a celebration of art, creativity, and freedom.
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Saint Raissa, who died in Alexandria around 300, at the age of 20, her head severed. The saying of the day: "In September, if it thunders for three days, it's a new lease on autumn."
It happened on September 5th1791 Olympe de Gouges writes the “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen”.
1972 Israeli athletes are taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games. 1997 Death of Mother Teresa, founder of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta (1950). 2015 More than 20,000 migrants fleeing persecution, particularly by Daesh or the war in Libya, flock to Germany from Hungary via Austria. 2021. Former MP and mayor of Penne-d'Agenais (Lot-et-Garonne), Marcel Garrouste , dies at the age of 100. 2023 The head of state, Emmanuel Macron , visits Béarn
Raquel Welch, American actress (1940-2023). Denise Fabre, French radio and TV host (1942). Chantal Thomass, French fashion designer (1947).
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