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
2 events19th century
20th century
- April 25, 1974★★★★★
Carnation Revolution
A largely bloodless military coup in Lisbon overthrows the Estado Novo dictatorship, leading to democracy in Portugal and the independence of its African colonies.
Revolution· Portugal