Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts
Monday, August 29, 2011
On this Date in 1825...
...Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil. The official declaration included the statement: "Hey look, Brazil is independent."
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
On this Date in 1484...
...Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão finds the mouth of the Congo River. Upon discovering it Diogo Cão is overheard saying, "Bem o que você sabe, é sempre no último lugar que você olhe."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
On this Date in 1493...
...Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between Spain and Portugal along the Line of Demarcation. France and England look on in amusement.
Friday, April 22, 2011
On this Date in 1529...
...Treaty of Saragossa divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297.5 leagues or 17° east of the Moluccas. Great Britain looks on in amusement.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
On this Date in 1987...
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