Brazilian Days 133
May 13
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DAY OF:
Dia do Automóvel
(Automobile). The first automobile appeared in 1771, when Frenchman Joseph Cugnot introduced a three-wheeled, steam-driven vehicle, In 1889, Germans Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler introduced the first gasoline-driven car. The first car in Brazil arrived in 1893 in São Paulo. Four years later, the first car was to be seen in Rio de Janeiro. In 1934, the ‘Dia do Automóvel was introduced by president Getúlio Vargas. The choice for 13 May as the date remains unclear, but on 13 May 1926 the first paved highway (with concrete) in Brazil was inaugurated: between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis. In 1956, president Kubischek opened possibilities for car manufacturing in Brazil. On 13 May 1958, the first car completely produced in Brazil was introduced: the Belcar.
AUTOMOBILE IN BRAZIL
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| Como Nasceu o Primeiro Carro Brasileiro |
A História Automobilística Brasileira 01 |
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A História Automobilística Brasileira 13 |
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A História Automobilística Brasileira 21 |
Dia do Zootecnista
(Zootechnician). This day honors the specialists of domestication, breeding, and improvement of various animal species. On 13 May 1966 was the first course for zootechnicians in Brazil. On 4 December 1968, Lei (law) 5550 regulated the profession.
Dia da Fraternidade Brasileira
(Brazilian fraternity)
Dia da Abolição da Escravatura
(Abolition of slavery in Brazil). On 13 May 1888, Imperial Princess Isabel (regent for her father Pedro II who was in Europe) signed the so-called “Lei Áurea”, which regulated the abolition of slavery in Brazil. Three years earlier, another law was introduced (Lei dos Sexagenários), which liberated slaves older than 60.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY
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| 13 de maio de 1888, Abolição da Escravatura – Especial TV Senado |
DIA 13 DE MAIO — DIA DA ABOLIÇÃO DA ESCRAVATURA NO BRASIL |
| Lei Áurea Princesa Isabel sancionou a lei que pôs fim à escravidão História do Brasil |
Consciência Negra é destaque no documentário “História da Resistência Negra no Brasil |
Dia Nacional de Luta contra a Discriminação Racial
(Battle against Racial Discrimination) The World Day against Racial Discrimination is on 21 March.
Dia da Polícia Militar
(Military Police, RJ).
Dia do Vigilante
(Guard, RJ)
Dia do Preto Velho
(Black old man).
BRAZILIAN HISTORY:
1821
Prince Regent Pedro received the title Defensor Perpétuo do Brasil (‘Eternal Defender of Brazil)
The title was approved in a joint session of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
1767
Birth of D. João VI, King of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
1860
Birth of Brazilian poet Raimundo Correia
1888
Signing of Lei Áurea, with which 600 thousand slaves were liberated.
1808
Creation of Imprensa Régia (Royal Press)
1809
Creation of Corpo da Guarda Real da Polícia da Corte (Royal Guards), now Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal
1905
Foundation of Sport Club do Recife
1899
Foundation of Esporte Clube Vitória
1948
Foundation of Criciúma Esporte Clube (SC)
1930
Arrival of French Pilot Jean Mermoz in Natal after having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 21 hours 12 minutes.
JEAN MERMOZ
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| Les routes du ciel 1927-1939 |
La Piste du Dakar 1997, Jean Mermoz |
1803
Abolition of the circulation of gold powder in the Brazilian capitanias
1808
Carta-régia declared war against Botocudo indigenous.
1817
Marriage of D. Pedro I with Carolina Josefa Leopoldina (daughter of emperor Francis I of Austria)
The marriage was in Vienna, in the absence of Dom Pedro. Eventually, she called herself Maria Leopoldina or Leopoldina.
1821
The Hino Constitucional (composed by D. Pedro I) sung for the first time
1926
Inauguration of Ponte Hercílio Luz in Florianópolis – SC
1967
Foundation of TV Bandeirantes
2004
Câmara dos Deputados (Chamber of Deputies) approved the Brazilian military mission in Haiti
2004
Launch of the program ‘Universidade para Todos‘
2006
More than 30 people murdered in São Paulo within 15 hours.
By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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