Portugal
The Land of Explorers
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06-May-1962
Portugal's Participation in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
04-Feb-1961
Beginning of Angola's fight for independence from Portuguese control.
18-Aug-1959
Establishment of Sonae
1953
Establishment of The Navigator Company
04-Apr-1949
Signing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization {NATO} agreement
14-Mar-1945
Establishment of TAP Air Portugal
1944
Strategic Alliance: The Azores Military Bases Agreement During WWII
1942
Establishment of Sogrape Vinhos
1939
Portugal's stance of neutrality in World War II.
28-Sep-1936
Portugal joins Non-Intervention Committee in Spanish Civil War for neutrality.
11-Apr-1933
Establishment of Estado Novo regime and Constitution solidified authoritarian rule in Portugal.
28-May-1926
Military coup establishes Military Dictatorship in Portugal.
1918
Spanish flu pandemic leads to significant casualties in Portugal during historical crisis.
1916
Portuguese Allies in World War I
05-Oct-1910
Establishment of the First Republic in Portugal after the fall of monarchy.
18-Sep-1872
Establishment of Carris
11-Nov-1861
King Pedro V's death leads to brother King Luís I becoming the new ruler.
28-Oct-1856
First railway opens connecting Lisbon to Carregado, marking a significant transportation development in Portugal.
15-Nov-1853
Queen Maria II of Portugal dies, King Pedro V succeeds to the throne, marking a transition.
29-Jun-1847
Convention of Gramido ends the Liberal Wars, establishing a constitutional monarchy in Portugal
19-Nov-1846
Establishment of Banco de Portugal
29-Apr-1846
Duke of Saldanha appointed Prime Minister, implements military reforms for the country.
05-Nov-1836
Marquis of Sá da Bandeira initiates significant administrative changes during his tenure as Prime Minister.
09-Sep-1836
Maria II marries Prince Ferdinand, reinforcing ties between Portugal and Coburg dynasty.
09-Sep-1836
September Revolution leads to Liberal victory and constitutional monarchy establishment in Portugal.
08-Aug-1832
Duke of Terceira's successful landing in Mindelo supports Liberal cause in Portugal.
02-May-1827
Dom Pedro IV abdicates in favor of daughter
1826
Establishment of constitutional monarchy through the promulgation of the Constitutional Charter.
07-Sep-1822
Brazil's independence acknowledged after breaking away from colonial rule by Portugal.
25-Apr-1821
King John VI's return from Brazil to Portugal signifies a pivotal moment in history.
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