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1945: Brazilian Expeditionary Force Liberates the Town of Fornovo di Taro

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1945: Brazilian Expeditionary Force Liberates the Town of Fornovo di Taro

On this day in 1945, Brazilian military units liberated the Italian town of Fornovo di Taro. World War II ...

On this day in 1945, Brazilian military units liberated the Italian town of Fornovo di Taro. World War II was coming to an end while the Brazilians were fighting on the Allied side. Brazil's military ...

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1960: Rio de Janeiro no Longer the Capital of Brazil

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1960: Rio de Janeiro no Longer the Capital of Brazil

The newly-built city of Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on this day in 1960. Specifically, the seat ...

The newly-built city of Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on this day in 1960. Specifically, the seat of the Brazilian state authorities was moved from the former capital of Rio de Janeiro to Bras ...

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1964: Brazilian President João Belchior Marques Goulart Overthrown in a Military Coup

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1964: Brazilian President João Belchior Marques Goulart Overthrown in a Military Coup

A Prelude João Belchior Marques Goulart was born on 1 March 1918 in São Borja, Brazil, as the son of a ri ...

A Prelude João Belchior Marques Goulart was born on 1 March 1918 in São Borja, Brazil, as the son of a rich farmer and landowner. He studied law at the Porto Alegre University where he graduated in 19 ...

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1960: Ayrton Senna – A Devout Brazilian Catholic of Italian Origin

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1960: Ayrton Senna – A Devout Brazilian Catholic of Italian Origin

One of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time was born in Brazil on this day in 1916. His full name w ...

One of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time was born in Brazil on this day in 1916. His full name was Aryton Senna da Silva. According to Brazilian custom, people have two surnames – their mothe ...

March 21, 2020
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1565: How was Rio de Janeiro Established?

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1565: How was Rio de Janeiro Established?

The Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro was founded on this day by the Portuguese. But, before the fou ...

The Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro was founded on this day by the Portuguese. But, before the founding of Rio, the French already lived on a nearby island. On this day the Portuguese navigator ...

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Did you know of the so-called Highway of Death in Brazil?

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Did you know of the so-called Highway of Death in Brazil?

The highway designated BR-116 runs north-south along the Brazilian coastline. It is the second longest hi ...

The highway designated BR-116 runs north-south along the Brazilian coastline. It is the second longest highway in the entire country – almost 4,400 km. Due to its unstable weather conditions and high ...

February 28, 2020
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Jesuits Found São Paulo – Today the Largest City in South America – 1554

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Jesuits Found São Paulo – Today the Largest City in South America – 1554

São Paulo was founded on the day the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul ( ...

São Paulo was founded on the day the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (25 January). The Brazilian city of São Paulo was founded on this day in 1554. Of course, its c ...

January 25, 2020
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1797: How did a Viennese Princess Become the First Empress Consort of Brazil?

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1797: How did a Viennese Princess Become the First Empress Consort of Brazil?

Maria Leopoldina was raised in a royal court and had the title of Archduchess of Austria, which was the A ...

Maria Leopoldina was raised in a royal court and had the title of Archduchess of Austria, which was the Austrian equivalent of the title of Imperial Princess. On this day Maria Leopoldina, the first E ...

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