Portugal On This Day 🇵🇹

On this day in Portugal - tweeting notable events about history, culture, music and sport of Portugal in English.

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𝟭𝟬.𝟬𝟳.𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲. 𝘜𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘶𝘮 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘦 𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦. 🏆����🇹

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From grilled sardines to traditional soups and local wines, St. John's Day is a feast for the senses. The festivities bring families together, strengthening the sense of community. Feliz dia de São João!

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Today is Festa de São João do Porto (Festival of St John of Porto), celebrated in Porto and other main cities in Portugal with street parties, bonfires, and traditional festivities.

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Don't be surprised if you see people playfully tapping each other on the head with leeks and toys! This tradition represents fertility and good fortune. It's all part of the joyful and unique celebrations!

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Highlights of the goals

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2016 - An iconic match takes place between Portugal and Hungary at the European Championships in France, featuring a famous backheel goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.

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2010 - The law that allows the same-sex marriage is approved by President Cavaco Silva.

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1881 - Parliamentary elections are held in Portugal. The result is a victory for the Regeneration Party, which won 122 seats out of 137.

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1926 - The President, Bernardino Machado, resigns. José Mendes Cabeçadas Júnior becomes Prime Minister and President.

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2010 - The law that allows the same-sex marriage is approved by President Cavaco Silva.

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1881 - Parliamentary elections are held in Portugal. The result is a victory for the Regeneration Party, which won 122 seats out of 137.

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1926 - The President, Bernardino Machado, resigns. José Mendes Cabeçadas Júnior becomes Prime Minister and President.

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2010 - The law that allows the same-sex marriage is approved by President Cavaco Silva.

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1940 - Hitler claims that 'occupying Madeira & Azores should be considered, together with the advantages this would entail for our sea and air warfare'

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1995 - Pedro Lamy becoemes the first Portuguese F1 driver to score a point in a World Championships at the Australian Grand prix

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1992 - A 19-year-old Luis Figo scores the first of 32 goals for Portugal in a 2-1 friendly win over Bulgaria, in Paris.

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1755 - A magnitude 8.5-9.0 earthquake hits Lisbon, with a death toll estimated to be between 10,000 and 100,000 people

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1889 - Parliamentary elections are held in Portugal. The result is a victory for the Progressive Party, which won 104 seats out of 152.

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1917 - Portugal establishes diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Serbia.