Brazilian Days 059
February 28
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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:
1935
Death of composer Francisca Edwiges Neves (Chiquinha) Gonzaga (1847-1935)
1854
Parade of floats during carnival as an alternative for violent fasting feasts in Rio de Janeiro.
1986
Introduction of the Cruzado (Cz$) currency.
The cruzado succeeded the Cruzeiro (Cr$): Three zeroes were removed from the previous currency. Less than three years later, the Cruzado Novo (NCz$) was introduced, and again three zeroes were removed.
1644
Departure of the Dutch from São Luís.
The capitania of Maranhão became Portuguese again.
1994
Launch of “Plano Real” by Treasury minister Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC).
The plan was introduced in the battle against inflation.
1690
Ban of salt extraction and production in Brazil.
The ban was issued per Carta-Régia, in order to protect salt production in Portugal.
1994
Ratification of the UN Convention of Climate Changes, by Brazil.
1994
Ratification of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity, by Brazil.
1967
Creation of the Foundation of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS).
1880
Alleged birth of Maria Olivia da Silva (1880-2010) in Ipateninga (SP).
She was claimed to be the oldest woman ever, but the Guinness Book of Records hasn’t recognized the claim.
By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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