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1938 in Brazil

Explore 5 historical events and records for Brazil in 1938.

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Historical records for Brazil in 1938

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June

19 June 1938

Seven-Goal Scoring Lead

da Silva, Leonidas · France · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores seven times for Brazil to finish as the leading marksman in France.

July

July 1938

Golden Boot FIFA World Cup

da Silva, Leonidas · Forward · Sport / Football

Claims the FIFA World Cup top-scorer award with 7 goals while representing Brazil. The season is distinguished by his attacking displays in Brazil’s run to third place.

Other events (month unknown)

1938

Constitution of Brazil

Vargas, Getulio · President of Brazil · Government / Government of Brazil

Declaration of the fascist Estado N“vo

1938

Estado Nuevo

Vargas, Getulio · President of Brazil · Government / Government of Brazil

Declaration of the fascist Estado Nuevo

1938

One Party Staate

Vargas, Getulio · President of Brazil · Government / Government of Brazil

Declaration of the fascist Estado Nuevo

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