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1974 in Brazil

Explore 4 historical events and records for Brazil in 1974.

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Historical records for Brazil in 1974

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March

15 March 1974

President of Brazil

Geisel, Ernesto · Brasilia · President of Brazil · Government / Military Government

Appointed President of Brazil

Other events (month unknown)

1974

First Retirement From Santos

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

Pelé stepped away from regular competitive football with Santos after nearly two decades as the club's defining player.

1974

President of Brazil

Geisel, Ernesto · President of Brazil · Government / Government of Brazil

Appointed President of Brazil by the military Junta which had taken power in 1964

1974

Zagallo Coaches Brazil to Fourth Place

Zagallo, Mário Jorge · West Germany · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Mário Zagallo managed Brazil at the World Cup as the defending champions finished fourth.

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