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1986 in Portugal

Explore 4 historical events and records for Portugal in 1986.

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Historical records for Portugal in 1986

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January

1 January 1986

Portugal Joins European Community

Silver, Cavaco · Prime Minister of Portugal · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Portugal becomes the 12th member of the EU

1 January 1986

Treaty of Accession

Cavaco Silva, Anibal · Lisbon · Prime Minister of Portugal · Government / Government of Portugal

Heads Portugal when the accession treaty enters into force and the country joins the European Communities.

Other events (month unknown)

1986

Election

Zenha, Francisco Salgado · Politics / Portuguese Communist Party

Francisco Salgado Zenha wins 20.6% of votes for the presidential election

1986

Portuguese Communist Party

Zenha, Francisco Salgado · Politics / Portuguese Communist Party

Francisco Salgado Zenha wins 20.6% of votes for the presidential election

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