1959 in Portugal explained

Events in the year 1959 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President

• Prime Minister

António de Oliveira Salazar^[1]

Births

• 10 February - Fernando Chalana, football player and manager
• 9 April - Adriano Luz, actor
• 18 April - Carlos Freire (footballer), association footballer (forward for Sporting CP)

Events

• 29 December - Opening of the Lisbon Metro

Sport

• 21 March - International Cross Country Championships, in Lisbon
• 19 July - Taça de Portugal Final
• 23 August - Portuguese Grand Prix
• Establishment of the Portuguese Women's Volleyball League.

Notes and References

1. Book: de Oliveira Marques, A.H.. March 1986. História de Portugal Volume III. Lisbon. Palas Editores. 612. Portuguese.