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Apr 22, 1500
Portuguese arrive in Brazil
The Portuguese arrive in Brazil under the command of Pedro Alvares Cabral, who claimed this new land as his own. -
Brazil gains independence
Brazil breaks ties with Portugal, finally announcing its independence. -
Slavory abolished
Brazil was the last country in the western world to abolish slavery. -
Brazil proclaims itself a republic
Brazil proudly proclaims itself a republic. -
Brazil joins World War I
Brazil officially declares war on Germany in the First World War. -
Brazil joins World War II
Brazil declares war on the Axis in the Second World War. -
Brazil joins the UN
Brazil becomes a member of the United Nations Organisation. -
Brazil get a new comstitution
A new constitution is implemented in the country, which restores the rights of individuals. -
Brazil is crowned world champions in football at the World Cup™ for the first time.
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The capital city is moved to Brasilia
The capital city is moved from Rio de Janeiro to the new city of Brasilia. -
Distribution and consciousness of the new constitution is ensured
The Constituent Assembly ensures a wide distribution and consciousness of the new constitution of Brazil, which gives its citizens more individual rights. -
Dilma Rousseff becomes Brazil's first woman president.
Dilma Rousseff becomes Brazil's first woman president.