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1951 in Brazil

Explore 4 historical events and records for Brazil in 1951.

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Historical records for Brazil in 1951

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 4 of 4 unique records.

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January

31 January 1951

President of Brazil

Vargas, Getulio Dornelles · Rio de Janeiro · President of Brazil · Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed President of Brazil, 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

1951

Death of Getulio Vargas

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

Death of Getulio Vargas, commits suicide

1951

Suicide

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

Death of Getulio Vargas, commits suicide

1951

Zagallo Begins Flamengo Senior Career

Zagallo, Mário Jorge · Rio de Janeiro · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Mário Zagallo entered senior football at Flamengo and developed the industrious left wing style for which he became known.

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