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1979 in Portugal

Explore 2 historical events and records for Portugal in 1979.

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Historical records for Portugal in 1979

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June

7 June 1979

Resignation of Mota Pinto

Pinto, Mota · Prime Minister of Portugal · Government / Government of Portugal

The Government of Mota Pinto resigns

Other events (month unknown)

1979

Minister of Finance

Cavaco Silva, Anibal · Minister of Finiance · Government / Government of Portugal

Appointed Minister of Finance

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