Brazilian Days (077): March 18

Brazilian Days 077 

March 18

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1990
Death of comedian Zacarias, member of the comedy group “Os Trapalhões”.
Mauro Faccio Gonçalves was born on 18 January 1934 in Sete Lagoas (MG). Zacarias, which had become his nickname, studied architecture in Belo Horizonte, and worked for a local radio station. In 1973, Zacarias was invited by comedian Didi (Renato Aragão) to join the comedy group, which further consisted of Dedé Santana and Mussum. The group was already seen on TV in 1966, and gained many fans. In 1996, the group even reached the Guinness Book of Records as the longest lasting comedy series. Zacarias hadn’t reached this milestone, he died in 1990. Four years later, his colleague Mussum died. In addition to the TV series, the group also had produced music albums and movies.

 
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1945
Inauguration of Jardim Zoológico (ZOO) in Rio de Janeiro.

The ZOO was created in Parque da Quinta da Boa Vista, a former residence of the former Imperial Family. Already in 1888,  Barão de Drumond took the initiative to create the zoo in the capital. He also created the still popular  ‘jogo do bicho‘, a gambling game, in order to have enough funds for the treatment and housing of the animals, and to attract more visitors. The actual ZOO (ZOORIO) of almost 14 hectares hosts more than 2100 animals of 400 different species.

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President Vargas at the time of the inauguration.

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1924
Publication of Manifesto da Poesia Pau-Brasil by Oswald de Andrade in the journal Correio da Manhã

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1883
Establishment of telegraphic line between Brazil and Argentina.

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1832
Departure of Charles Darwin from the state of Bahia

Darwin had arrived there on 29 February 1832.

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1971
Teodomiro Romeiro dos Santos condemned to death penalty.

He was accused of terrorism.

 

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Brazilian Days (075): March 16

Brazilian Days 075 

March 16

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Dia da Era Espacial
(Space Era)

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Dia Nacional da Normalista
(Normalist)

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1838
Rendition of the ultimate fortress during the defense of the Bahian Republic (Sabinada)

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1919
Death of president-elect Rodrigues Alves, before his installation, due to Spanish flue.

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1958
Inauguration of Jardim Zoolôgico (ZOO) in São Paulo

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1808
Creation of Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

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1908
Creation of the Ministério do Exército (Ministry of Army)

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1560
Expulsion of the French from Ilha (Island) de Villegaignon

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1990
Institution of the Cruzeiro (Cr$) currency unit 

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1843 
Emperor Dom Pedro II told to create the settlement of Petrópolis and to construct a summer palace. 

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1957
Creation of Rede Ferroviária Federal S/A (RFFSA).

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1819
Birth of José da Silva Maria Paranhos (Visconde do Rio Branco).

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1895
Restoration of diplomatic ties between Brazil and Portugal.

The diplomatic ties were broken on 13 May 1894.

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2003
Silver medal for gymnastics athlete Daniele Hypólito in France

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2003
Rebellion and escape of thirty minors from Complexo de Franco da Rocha in São Paulo

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2005
Approval of Fundação Universidade Federal do ABC, in Santo André (SP)

 

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Imaging Brazil 359: Fish in ZOO Aquarium, BELO HORIZONTE (MG)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

359: ZOO aquarium

The Zoo in Belo Horizonte, located at Lake Pampulha, attracts many visitors. They admire the gorillas, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, lions, and many more. Since 2010, they also can visit another part that is focused on freshwater  marine life, which represent part of the São Francisco River, Brazil’s third largest river. The river, nicknamed  ‘Velho Chico (‘Old Frank’)’, originates from a spring in the state of Minas Gerais and ends in the Atlantic Ocean at the border between the states of Alagoas and Sergipe. The river is heavily polluted, and big efforts are made to clean that mess. Gradually, the river becomes indeed cleaner. One of the Zoo aquariums is filled with 450 thousand liters of water, and hosts a number of fish. The fish in the picture is swimming in that giant fish tank, called ‘São Francisco tank’.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2012, 2017

Imaging Brazil 285: Gorilla Relaxing in Belo Horizonte, MG (2010)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

285: Gorilla Idi Amin

Undoubtedly, the gorilla was one of the principal attractions in Belo Horizonte’s Zoo. This huge gorilla, named Idi Amin, came from France in 1975. At that time he was accompanied by a female gorilla, but when she and her successor had died, Idi lived for only 27 years in his mini jungle. In 2011, at the age of 38, he received a company of two females, but he died in the following year. Not much later, the jungle was populated by three other gorillas and even a gorilla was born.

 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2010, 2017

Imaging Brazil 215: Roaring Lion in Belo Horizonte, MG (2009)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

215. Roaring lion 

JULY 2009: Roaring lion 

The zoo in Belo Horizonte, located at the Pampulha Lake, has several principal attractions. Many visitors are mostly found to watch the grumpy gorilla, the cheeky chimps, the colossal elephants, the giraffes with their long necks, and even the roaring lion. The lion couple lives on a moderate, artificial hill in a deep concrete pit, which is surrounded by a high fence. The visitor is therefore guaranteed a spectacular view of the daily routines of this royal couple. The male lion appears a bit of age, but likes to make himself heard once and a while. In the presence of the lioness, the lion stays quiet and docile; however, when he is alone, he loves to roar. A loud roar, to show who really rules the animal kingdom.

 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2009, 2016