Brazilian Days 063
March 4
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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:
1974
Inauguration of the bridge between Rio de Janeiro and Niterói
1630
Foundation of the settlement Arraial Bom Jesus in Pernambuco
The settlement became the site of resistance of Brazilian indigenous against the Dutch occupation.
1914
Intervention of the Federal Government in the state of Ceará.
1760
Deportation of 199 Jesuits to Lisbon
1888
Abolishment of slavery by the city of Taubaté (São Paulo), as the first Brazilian city.
On 13 May 1888, Brazil abolished slavery for good.
1897
Death of Antônio Moreira César, commander of the Third Expedition Army, in a battle against the rebels of Canudos.
1910
Birth of politician Tancredo Neves (1910-1985)
Tancredo was elected president, but died prior to his installation as president of Brazil.
By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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