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Portugal's Participation in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
Beginning of Angola's fight for independence from Portuguese control.
Establishment of Sonae
Establishment of The Navigator Company
Signing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization {NATO} agreement
Establishment of TAP Air Portugal
Strategic Alliance: The Azores Military Bases Agreement During WWII
Establishment of Sogrape Vinhos
Portugal's stance of neutrality in World War II.
Portugal joins Non-Intervention Committee in Spanish Civil War for neutrality.
Establishment of Estado Novo regime and Constitution solidified authoritarian rule in Portugal.
Military coup establishes Military Dictatorship in Portugal.
Spanish flu pandemic leads to significant casualties in Portugal during historical crisis.
Portuguese Allies in World War I
Establishment of the First Republic in Portugal after the fall of monarchy.
Establishment of Carris
King Pedro V's death leads to brother King Luís I becoming the new ruler.
First railway opens connecting Lisbon to Carregado, marking a significant transportation development in Portugal.
Queen Maria II of Portugal dies, King Pedro V succeeds to the throne, marking a transition.
Convention of Gramido ends the Liberal Wars, establishing a constitutional monarchy in Portugal
Establishment of Banco de Portugal
Duke of Saldanha appointed Prime Minister, implements military reforms for the country.
Marquis of Sá da Bandeira initiates significant administrative changes during his tenure as Prime Minister.
Maria II marries Prince Ferdinand, reinforcing ties between Portugal and Coburg dynasty.
September Revolution leads to Liberal victory and constitutional monarchy establishment in Portugal.
Duke of Terceira's successful landing in Mindelo supports Liberal cause in Portugal.
Dom Pedro IV abdicates in favor of daughter
Establishment of constitutional monarchy through the promulgation of the Constitutional Charter.
Brazil's independence acknowledged after breaking away from colonial rule by Portugal.
King John VI's return from Brazil to Portugal signifies a pivotal moment in history.
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