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1969 in Brazil

Explore 7 historical events and records for Brazil in 1969.

Historical records for Brazil in 1969

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August

Military Junta of Brazil

Grunewald, Augusto Hamann Rademaker · Brasilia · Member of Military Junta of Brazil · Government / Military Junta

Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated

Military Junta of Brazil

Melo, Marcio de Sousa e · Brasilia · Member of Military Junta of Brazil · Government / Military Junta

Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated

Military Junta of Brazil

Tavares, Aurelio de Lira · Brasilia · Member of Military Junta of Brazil · Government / Military Junta

Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated

October

President of Brazil

Medici, Emilio Garrastazu · Brasilia · President of Brazil · Government / Military Government

Appointed President of Brazil

November

Thousandth Goal Penalty at Maracanã

Pelé, Edson Arantes do Nascimento · Rio de Janeiro · Forward · Sport / Football

Pelé scored a penalty against Vasco da Gama that he and contemporary recordkeepers counted as the thousandth goal of his career.

Other events (month unknown)

Amarildo Helps Secure Fiorentina's Second Scudetto

Tavares, Amarildo · Florence · Forward · Sport / Football

Amarildo supplies experience in attack as Fiorentina win the 1968–69 Serie A championship after an outstanding season.

Santos African Tour and Public Reception

Pelé, Edson Arantes do Nascimento · Lagos · Forward · Sport / Football

Pelé's appearances on Santos tours drew enormous crowds and international attention far beyond Brazil's domestic competitions.

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