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116 Moments
1962
1961
Beginning of Angola's fight for independence from Portuguese control.
1959
Establishment of Sonae
1953
Establishment of The Navigator Company
1949
Signing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization {NATO} agreement
1945
Establishment of TAP Air Portugal
1944
Strategic Alliance: The Azores Military Bases Agreement During WWII
1942
Establishment of Sogrape Vinhos
1939
1936
Portugal joins Non-Intervention Committee in Spanish Civil War for neutrality.
1933
Establishment of Estado Novo regime and Constitution solidified authoritarian rule in Portugal.
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
1910
Establishment of the First Republic in Portugal after the fall of monarchy.
1872
Establishment of Carris
1861
King Pedro V's death leads to brother King Luís I becoming the new ruler.
1856
First railway opens connecting Lisbon to Carregado, marking a significant transportation development in Portugal.
1853
Queen Maria II of Portugal dies, King Pedro V succeeds to the throne, marking a transition.
1847
1846
Establishment of Banco de Portugal
Duke of Saldanha appointed Prime Minister, implements military reforms for the country.
1836
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.
1832
Duke of Terceira's successful landing in Mindelo supports Liberal cause in Portugal.
1827
Dom Pedro IV abdicates in favor of daughter
1826
Establishment of constitutional monarchy through the promulgation of the Constitutional Charter.
1822
Brazil's independence acknowledged after breaking away from colonial rule by Portugal.
1821
King John VI's return from Brazil to Portugal signifies a pivotal moment in history.