Brazilian Days (210): July 29

 

Brazilian Days 210

July 29

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DAY OF:

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Dia da Identificação

(Identification). This day has been introduced by law in São Paulo in 1989. Compulsory identification is a hot item, especially since the attacks in New York in 2001. Compulsory identification is also in Brazil. The majority carries a green, plasticized card, with a photo (larger than in the European passport), the CPF (Brazilian fiscal number, a finger print, and the complete names of both parents. This identification card is also required when buying expensive products, and for interstate travels.

^source


Brazilian passport, new model

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1846
Birth of Princess Isabel (1846-1921).

Princess Isabel was a daughter of emperor Pedro II. In 1860, she was sworn in as crown princess. She swore the oath in front of the Senate. Isabel was more than just a princess. During the absence of her father in Brazil – he made long travels abroad – she governed Brazil as regent. She governed three times: in 1876, 1877, and in 1887. Her final period as regent made her immortal. On May 13, 1887, she signed the law – Lei Áurea – that abolished slavery. Below the letter to her father after signing that law.

Princesa Isabel / Letter to her father, about ‘Lei Áurea’

PRINCESA ISABEL
Princesa Isabel (1/2) – De Lá Pra Cá	Princesa Isabel (2/2) – De Lá Pra Cá
Princesa Isabel	Petropolis: Antiga residência da princesa Isabel

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1648
Foundation of Paranaguá, oldest municipality of the state of Paraná.

By a Carta Régia (Royal Decree) the municipality of Paranaguá was founded. Paranaguá is part of the metropolitan region of capital Curitiba, and counts 140 thousand inhabitants. The name (in Tupi language) may be translated as ‘large, round sea’, and thanks to the coastal location at the Atlantic Ocean, Paranguá serves as the harbor of Curitiba that is located about 90 km land inward. A very popular tourist site is located within the city limits: Ilha do Mel, the Island of Honey, at about 10 km from the city. Another touristic highlight is the historical center of Paranaguá.

Paranaguá / Ilha do Mel

PARANAGUÁ
Historical images of Paranaguá	Historical photos of Paranaguá
Meu Paraná – Parte 1 – Paranaguá Patrimonio Histórico Nacional	Meu Paraná – Parte 2 – Paranaguá Patrimônio Historico Nacional
Paranaguá e suas belezas	Paranaguá comemora neste 29 de julho seu aniversário de 363
Ilha do Mel – Paraná	Ilha do Mel

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1994
Death of Antonio Carlos Bernardes Gomes (Mussum – Os Trapalhões)

Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes born in Rio in 1941, in a poor region. Antônio managed to become mechanic, and served for the Brazilian air force for eight years. As a musician he took part of the group ‘Os Originais do Samba’, who also gained fame outside Brazil. Antônio better knows as comedian: he played the role of the negro ‘Mussum’ in the famous Brazilian comedy series ‘Os Trapalhões’. His different way of talking, his weird expressions, and his funny laugh made him immortal. Antônio died due to complications of a heart transplantation.

source / source

Some famous quotes of Mussum:

“Não sou faixa Preta cumpadi, sou preto inteiris, inteiris”

“Suco de cevadiss deixa as pessoas mais interessantiss”

“Paisis, filhis, espiritis santis'”

“Forevis!”

MUSSUM
Mussum – Originais do Samba – Depoimento na Tv Cultura (1972)	Os Originais Do Samba – “Aniversário do Tarzan” (1978)
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL “OS TRAPALHÕES” (Parte 01) Abertura, vida e carreira de Renato Aragão	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES Parte 02 Vida e carreira de Renato Aragão
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte 03) Vida e carreira de DEDÉ SANTANA	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES Parte 04 Vida e carreira de MUSSUM
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte 05) Vida e carreira de ZACARIA	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte final) O fenomeno dos Trapalhões

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2007
Gold medal for Franck Caldeira at Pan American Games (marathon)

Franck is a long-distance runner, whose biggest achievement is the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Rio, 2007. In 2006, he won the São Silvestre race in São Paulo.

Source

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2007
Gold medal for Brazilian men’s basketball team at Pan American Games.

Brazil beat Puerto Rico 86-65 in the final. Brazil won 5 golden medals with basketball at the Pan American Games (1971, 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007).

source

By  Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015

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Brazilian Days (133): May 13

Brazilian Days 133

May 13

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DAY OF:

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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
Como Nasceu o Primeiro Carro Brasileiro	A História Automobilística Brasileira 01
A História Automobilística Brasileira 02	A História Automobilística Brasileira 03
A História Automobilística Brasileira 04	A História Automobilística Brasileira 05
A História Automobilística Brasileira 06	A História Automobilística Brasileira 07
A História Automobilística Brasileira 08	A História Automobilística Brasileira 09
A História Automobilística Brasileira 10	A História Automobilística Brasileira 11
A História Automobilística Brasileira 12	A História Automobilística Brasileira 13
A História Automobilística Brasileira 14	A História Automobilística Brasileira 15
A História Automobilística Brasileira 16	A História Automobilística Brasileira 17
A História Automobilística Brasileira 18	A História Automobilística Brasileira 19
A História Automobilística Brasileira 20	A História Automobilística Brasileira 21

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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.

 

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Dia da Fraternidade Brasileira
(Brazilian fraternity)

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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
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

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Dia Nacional de Luta contra a Discriminação Racial
(Battle against Racial Discrimination) The World Day against Racial Discrimination is on 21 March.

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Dia da Polícia Militar
(Military Police, RJ).

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Dia do Vigilante
(Guard, RJ)

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Dia do Preto Velho
(Black old man).

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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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.

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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.

   

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1808
Creation of  Imprensa Régia (Royal Press)

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1809
Creation of Corpo da Guarda Real da Polícia da Corte (Royal Guards), now Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal

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1905
Foundation of Sport Club do Recife

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1899
Foundation of Esporte Clube Vitória

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1948
Foundation of Criciúma Esporte Clube (SC)

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1930
Arrival of French Pilot Jean Mermoz in Natal after having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 21 hours 12 minutes.

JEAN MERMOZ
Les routes du ciel 1927-1939	La Piste du Dakar 1997, Jean Mermoz

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1803
Abolition of the circulation of gold powder in the Brazilian capitanias

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1808
Carta-régia declared war against Botocudo indigenous.

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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.

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1821
The Hino Constitucional (composed by D. Pedro I) sung for the first time

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1926
Inauguration of  Ponte Hercílio Luz in Florianópolis – SC

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1967
Foundation of TV Bandeirantes

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2004
Câmara dos Deputados (Chamber of Deputies) approved the Brazilian military mission in Haiti

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2004
Launch of the program ‘Universidade para Todos‘

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2006
More than 30 people murdered in São Paulo within 15 hours.

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Brazilian Days (132): May 12

Brazilian Days 132

May 12

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DAY OF:

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Dia Mundial do Enfermeiro(a)/ Enfermagem
(International Nurses Day). 12 May is the birthday of legendary nurse Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). In 1938, this day was introduced per decree by president Getúlio Vargas. Almost two decades later, president Kubitschek introduced the Week of the Nurses, which is also to honor Brazilian nurse Ana Néri, the first Brazilian woman who voluntarily was active at the battle fields.

 

 

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Dia Mundial das Aves Migratórias
(World Migratory Birds Day). This UN-day was initiated in 2006, in order to raise awareness for the need of protection of more than fifty billion migratory birds and their habitats.

YouTube Channel WMBD Campaign

Theme for 2013:

“Networking for Migratory Birds”

MIGRATORY BIRDS
WMBD Trailer – “How it all began”	Bird Migration: Research & Conservation
World Migratory Bird Day 2013 – “Networking for migratory birds”	Día mundial de las aves migratorias 2013 – “Creando redes para conservar las aves migratorias”

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Dia das Comunicações Sociais
(Social Communications). This day, institutionalized by The Vatican, is celebrated of the Sunday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. The day was introduced on 12 May 1967. On 24 January (feast day of St Francis de Sales, patron saint of social communications), a papal message is published about social communications.

 

“Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.”

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1740
Birth of Escrava (slave) Anastácia.
She was a daughter of a slave (probably of a Bantu tribe) and a slave owner. Blue-eyed Anastácia was very beautiful and caught attention of slave owner’s son. She refused any approximation and was severely punished for that. She was forced to wear a face mask, that covered her mouth. She was only allowed to have the mask removed when she had to eat. Many years later, she died in agony. She was buried in Igreja do Rosário, Rio de Janeiro.

 

ESCRAVA ANASTÁCIA
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 1	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 2
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 3	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 4
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 5	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 6
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 7	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 8
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 9	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 10
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 11	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 12
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 13	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 14

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1875
Severe monetary crisis suspended payment by Banco do Brasil

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1888
Federal Chamber of Deputies approved Lei Áurea, which ended slavery in Brazil.

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1940
Inauguration of  autódromo (racing circuit) de Interlagos, São Paulo

INTERLAGOS
Historia do autódromo de interlagos	Video Onboard Interlagos

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1855
Birth of Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca, president of Brazil (1910-1914)

HERMES DA FONSECA

Governo Hermes da Fonseca (1910-1914)

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1918
Associação Cristã de Moços de Porto Alegre (RS) introduced ‘Dia das Mães’ (Mother’s Day) on the second Sunday in May.

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2001
Death of Brazilian soccer player Didi (Waldir Pereira), world champion in 1958 and 1962.

DIDI
The Duel: Didi vs Kopa ~ 1958 World Cup Semi-Final	Botafogo FR: O Adeus de Mestre Didi, em 2001

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Brazilian Days (210): July 29

 

Brazilian Days 210

July 29

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DAY OF:

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Dia da Identificação

(Identification). This day has been introduced by law in São Paulo in 1989. Compulsory identification is a hot item, especially since the attacks in New York in 2001. Compulsory identification is also in Brazil. The majority carries a green, plasticized card, with a photo (larger than in the European passport), the CPF (Brazilian fiscal number, a finger print, and the complete names of both parents. This identification card is also required when buying expensive products, and for interstate travels.

^source


Brazilian passport, new model

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

---

1846
Birth of Princess Isabel (1846-1921).

Princess Isabel was a daughter of emperor Pedro II. In 1860, she was sworn in as crown princess. She swore the oath in front of the Senate. Isabel was more than just a princess. During the absence of her father in Brazil – he made long travels abroad – she governed Brazil as regent. She governed three times: in 1876, 1877, and in 1887. Her final period as regent made her immortal. On May 13, 1887, she signed the law – Lei Áurea – that abolished slavery. Below the letter to her father after signing that law.

Princesa Isabel / Letter to her father, about ‘Lei Áurea’

PRINCESA ISABEL
Princesa Isabel (1/2) – De Lá Pra Cá	Princesa Isabel (2/2) – De Lá Pra Cá
Princesa Isabel	Petropolis: Antiga residência da princesa Isabel

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1648
Foundation of Paranaguá, oldest municipality of the state of Paraná.

By a Carta Régia (Royal Decree) the municipality of Paranaguá was founded. Paranaguá is part of the metropolitan region of capital Curitiba, and counts 140 thousand inhabitants. The name (in Tupi language) may be translated as ‘large, round sea’, and thanks to the coastal location at the Atlantic Ocean, Paranguá serves as the harbor of Curitiba that is located about 90 km land inward. A very popular tourist site is located within the city limits: Ilha do Mel, the Island of Honey, at about 10 km from the city. Another touristic highlight is the historical center of Paranaguá.

Paranaguá / Ilha do Mel

PARANAGUÁ
Historical images of Paranaguá	Historical photos of Paranaguá
Meu Paraná – Parte 1 – Paranaguá Patrimonio Histórico Nacional	Meu Paraná – Parte 2 – Paranaguá Patrimônio Historico Nacional
Paranaguá e suas belezas	Paranaguá comemora neste 29 de julho seu aniversário de 363
Ilha do Mel – Paraná	Ilha do Mel

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1994
Death of Antonio Carlos Bernardes Gomes (Mussum – Os Trapalhões)

Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes born in Rio in 1941, in a poor region. Antônio managed to become mechanic, and served for the Brazilian air force for eight years. As a musician he took part of the group ‘Os Originais do Samba’, who also gained fame outside Brazil. Antônio better knows as comedian: he played the role of the negro ‘Mussum’ in the famous Brazilian comedy series ‘Os Trapalhões’. His different way of talking, his weird expressions, and his funny laugh made him immortal. Antônio died due to complications of a heart transplantation.

source / source

Some famous quotes of Mussum:

“Não sou faixa Preta cumpadi, sou preto inteiris, inteiris”

“Suco de cevadiss deixa as pessoas mais interessantiss”

“Paisis, filhis, espiritis santis'”

“Forevis!”

MUSSUM
Mussum – Originais do Samba – Depoimento na Tv Cultura (1972)	Os Originais Do Samba – “Aniversário do Tarzan” (1978)
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL “OS TRAPALHÕES” (Parte 01) Abertura, vida e carreira de Renato Aragão	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES Parte 02 Vida e carreira de Renato Aragão
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte 03) Vida e carreira de DEDÉ SANTANA	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES Parte 04 Vida e carreira de MUSSUM
GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte 05) Vida e carreira de ZACARIA	GLOBO REPORTER ESPECIAL OS TRAPALHÕES (Parte final) O fenomeno dos Trapalhões

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2007
Gold medal for Franck Caldeira at Pan American Games (marathon)

Franck is a long-distance runner, whose biggest achievement is the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Rio, 2007. In 2006, he won the São Silvestre race in São Paulo.

Source

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2007
Gold medal for Brazilian men’s basketball team at Pan American Games.

Brazil beat Puerto Rico 86-65 in the final. Brazil won 5 golden medals with basketball at the Pan American Games (1971, 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007).

source

By  Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015

.

Brazilian Days (133): May 13

Brazilian Days 133

May 13

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DAY OF:

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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
Como Nasceu o Primeiro Carro Brasileiro	A História Automobilística Brasileira 01
A História Automobilística Brasileira 02	A História Automobilística Brasileira 03
A História Automobilística Brasileira 04	A História Automobilística Brasileira 05
A História Automobilística Brasileira 06	A História Automobilística Brasileira 07
A História Automobilística Brasileira 08	A História Automobilística Brasileira 09
A História Automobilística Brasileira 10	A História Automobilística Brasileira 11
A História Automobilística Brasileira 12	A História Automobilística Brasileira 13
A História Automobilística Brasileira 14	A História Automobilística Brasileira 15
A História Automobilística Brasileira 16	A História Automobilística Brasileira 17
A História Automobilística Brasileira 18	A História Automobilística Brasileira 19
A História Automobilística Brasileira 20	A História Automobilística Brasileira 21

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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.

 

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Dia da Fraternidade Brasileira
(Brazilian fraternity)

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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
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

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Dia Nacional de Luta contra a Discriminação Racial
(Battle against Racial Discrimination) The World Day against Racial Discrimination is on 21 March.

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Dia da Polícia Militar
(Military Police, RJ).

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Dia do Vigilante
(Guard, RJ)

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Dia do Preto Velho
(Black old man).

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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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.

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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.

   

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1808
Creation of  Imprensa Régia (Royal Press)

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1809
Creation of Corpo da Guarda Real da Polícia da Corte (Royal Guards), now Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal

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1905
Foundation of Sport Club do Recife

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1899
Foundation of Esporte Clube Vitória

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1948
Foundation of Criciúma Esporte Clube (SC)

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1930
Arrival of French Pilot Jean Mermoz in Natal after having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 21 hours 12 minutes.

JEAN MERMOZ
Les routes du ciel 1927-1939	La Piste du Dakar 1997, Jean Mermoz

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1803
Abolition of the circulation of gold powder in the Brazilian capitanias

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1808
Carta-régia declared war against Botocudo indigenous.

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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.

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1821
The Hino Constitucional (composed by D. Pedro I) sung for the first time

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1926
Inauguration of  Ponte Hercílio Luz in Florianópolis – SC

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1967
Foundation of TV Bandeirantes

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2004
Câmara dos Deputados (Chamber of Deputies) approved the Brazilian military mission in Haiti

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2004
Launch of the program ‘Universidade para Todos‘

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2006
More than 30 people murdered in São Paulo within 15 hours.

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
.

Brazilian Days (132): May 12

Brazilian Days 132

May 12

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DAY OF:

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Dia Mundial do Enfermeiro(a)/ Enfermagem
(International Nurses Day). 12 May is the birthday of legendary nurse Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). In 1938, this day was introduced per decree by president Getúlio Vargas. Almost two decades later, president Kubitschek introduced the Week of the Nurses, which is also to honor Brazilian nurse Ana Néri, the first Brazilian woman who voluntarily was active at the battle fields.

 

 

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Dia Mundial das Aves Migratórias
(World Migratory Birds Day). This UN-day was initiated in 2006, in order to raise awareness for the need of protection of more than fifty billion migratory birds and their habitats.

YouTube Channel WMBD Campaign

Theme for 2013:

“Networking for Migratory Birds”

MIGRATORY BIRDS
WMBD Trailer – “How it all began”	Bird Migration: Research & Conservation
World Migratory Bird Day 2013 – “Networking for migratory birds”	Día mundial de las aves migratorias 2013 – “Creando redes para conservar las aves migratorias”

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Dia das Comunicações Sociais
(Social Communications). This day, institutionalized by The Vatican, is celebrated of the Sunday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. The day was introduced on 12 May 1967. On 24 January (feast day of St Francis de Sales, patron saint of social communications), a papal message is published about social communications.

 

“Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.”

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1740
Birth of Escrava (slave) Anastácia.
She was a daughter of a slave (probably of a Bantu tribe) and a slave owner. Blue-eyed Anastácia was very beautiful and caught attention of slave owner’s son. She refused any approximation and was severely punished for that. She was forced to wear a face mask, that covered her mouth. She was only allowed to have the mask removed when she had to eat. Many years later, she died in agony. She was buried in Igreja do Rosário, Rio de Janeiro.

 

ESCRAVA ANASTÁCIA
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 1	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 2
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 3	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 4
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 5	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 6
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 7	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 8
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 9	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 10
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 11	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 12
Escrava Anastácia – Parte 13	Escrava Anastácia – Parte 14

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1875
Severe monetary crisis suspended payment by Banco do Brasil

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1888
Federal Chamber of Deputies approved Lei Áurea, which ended slavery in Brazil.

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1940
Inauguration of  autódromo (racing circuit) de Interlagos, São Paulo

INTERLAGOS
Historia do autódromo de interlagos	Video Onboard Interlagos

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1855
Birth of Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca, president of Brazil (1910-1914)

HERMES DA FONSECA

Governo Hermes da Fonseca (1910-1914)

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1918
Associação Cristã de Moços de Porto Alegre (RS) introduced ‘Dia das Mães’ (Mother’s Day) on the second Sunday in May.

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2001
Death of Brazilian soccer player Didi (Waldir Pereira), world champion in 1958 and 1962.

DIDI
The Duel: Didi vs Kopa ~ 1958 World Cup Semi-Final	Botafogo FR: O Adeus de Mestre Didi, em 2001

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
.

 

CONSTRUCTORS OF BRAZIL – Video Series (2/5)

Video series about 25 important people in Brazilian history.

Part two:  
Floriano Peixoto
Frei Caneca
Plácido de Castro
Princess Isabel
Ajuricaba

part one / part three / part four / part five

Floriano Peixoto 
(Ipioca, AL 30-04-1839 – Barra Mansa, RJ 29-06-1895)
Consolidator of the Republic
Son of peasants, Floriano made career in the Army from soldier to marshall. He became President, defending national interests and the Brazilian people. His major fact was to break attempts to restore the Empire, and to consolidate the Republic.

Frei Caneca 
(Recife, PE 1779 – Recife, PE 13-01-1825)
Ideologist of the Republic
He was a carmelite father, intellectual and fighter, and above all a liberal republican. He participated in the Pernambucan Revolution in 1817 and led the Confederation of the Equator in 1824. He was condemned to the gallows, but was fusilladed after the refusal of the executioners to hang him.

Plácido de Castro
(São Gabriel, RS 09-12-1873 – Benfica, AC 09-08-1908)
Leader of the Conquest of Acre
He moved from Southern Brazil to Acre, where he led the rubber planters, shedding blood and sweat, to incorporate the territory of Acre into Brazil. His defending action opened a diplomatic front for Brazil, to negotiate the Treaty of Petrópolis with Bolivia in 1902.

Princess Isabel
(Rio de Janeiro, RJ 29-07-1846 – Normandia (FRA) 14-11-1921)
Savior
During her first regency of the Empire, to replace her father Emperor Pedro II who was traveling outside the country, she sanctioned the ‘Lei do Ventre Livre’, that made the newborn of slaves free. During her third regency, she sanctioned the ‘Lei Áurea’, that was already approved by the parliament, and made the inevitable end to slavery.

Ajuricaba
(Amazonas 18th century – Pará 18th century)
Hero of the indian resistance
Prince of the manaus, an Amazonas tribe, he turned himself as the symbol of the resistance of the indians against colonial repression. He never accepted the Portuguese occupation and led guerrilla attacks against slave merchants. When captured, he threw himself in a river and became a legend.

By Dr. Adriano Antoine Robbesom