On this day
18
July

Elio Di Rupo, Caravaggio

Born: Elio Di Rupo (1951)
Died: Caravaggio (1610)

Born on this day

18JulBorn 195175th birthday

Elio Di Rupo

A Belgian socialist who became the first openly gay man to lead a national government in modern times.

Died on this day

18JulDied 1610416th anniversary of death

Caravaggio

His dramatic light and bodily realism transformed painting; the sensuality of his male figures also invites queer readings.