September 7, 1822★★★★★
Independence of Brazil
Prince Regent Pedro declares Brazil's independence from Portugal by the Ipiranga brook and later becomes Emperor Pedro I.
PoliticsRevolution· Brazil, Portugal
Timeline
4 events19th century
- May 13, 1888★★★★★
Brazil abolishes slavery (Golden Law)
Princess Isabel signs the Golden Law (Lei Áurea), abolishing slavery in Brazil, the last country in the Americas to do so.
Politics· Brazil - November 15, 1889★★★★★
Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil
A military coup deposes Emperor Pedro II, ending the Empire of Brazil and establishing a republic.
PoliticsRevolution· Brazil
20th century
- April 21, 1960★★★★★
Brasília inaugurated as Brazil's capital
Brasília, a newly planned city in the interior, officially replaces Rio de Janeiro as Brazil's capital.
PoliticsArt· Brazil