Braziliaanse Dagen (331): 27 november

Brazilian Days 331

November 27

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DAY OF:

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Dia da Infância

(Infancy). There was already a Brazilian day of infancy on 24 August. However, many calendars mention 27 November as day of infancy, without a clear source. The International Day of the Child is on 21 March.

  

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Dia do Técnico de Segurança no trabalho

(Occupational Safety and Health Worker). This profession is gaining popularity in Brazil, partly thanks to the growning number of rules and laws about occupational safety and health. Engineers, technicians and medical professionals take part in the  Segurança do Trabalho service in the larger companies and services. The profession was established by law (7,410) of 27 November 1985.

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Dia Nacional de Combate ao Câncer

(Combat against Cancer). In 1988, this day was established by the Brazilian Ministry of Health through document GM 707. On this day, the Brazilian Instituto Nacional do Câncer (INCA; National Cancer Institute) will publish the annaul report with actual numbers regarding the incidence and mortality of various cancer types in Brazil. Some years ago, INCA had launched a national campaign with the ten commandments of cancer prevention.

YouTube Channel INCA

The ten commandments:
1. Quit smoking
2. Balanced food supply
3. Moderate alcohol consumption
4. Men between 50-70 should undergo regular checks regarding prostate cancer.
5. Men older than 45, with family member younger than 60 suffering from prostate cancer, should undergo regular checks.
6. Women older than 40 should undergo annual checks regarding breast cancer. Women between 50-69 should have a mammogram made every two years. Women, with family members suffering from breast cancer, should have a mammogram made annually, starting at age 35.
7.Women between 25-59 should undergo regular gynecological checks. In case of two subsequent positive results, these checks should be performed every to years. 
8. Men and women older than 50 should have their feces checked annually.
9. Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible, use solar protection.
10. Take care of your dental health and visit the dentist regularly.

“evocar o importante significado histórico das entidades de combate ao câncer, de consagração aos inumeráveis e valiosos serviços prestados ao país e proporcionar importante mobilização popular quanto aos aspectos educativos e socia “evocar o importante significado histórico das entidades de combate ao câncer, de consagração aos inumeráveis e valiosos serviços prestados ao país e proporcionar importante mobilização popular quanto aos aspectos educativos e sociais na luta contra o câncer”.is na luta contra o câncer”. ^_(GM707)

CANCER IN BRAZIL
Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 1	Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 2
Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 3	Direitos e benefícios de pacientes com câncer – Repórter Brasil (manhã)
Repórter Brasil (noite) – Campanha Novembro Verde alerta para câncer de próstata	Campanha Outubro Rosa Zezé Motta 2012
Dia Internacional de Combate ao Câncer Infantil – Repórter Brasil (manhã)	Globo Repórter: Pau-brasil, um grande aliado na luta contra o câncer.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1956
Gold medal for triple jump athlete Adhemar Ferreira da Silva at the Olympic Games in Melbourne.

During the Olympics in Melbourne (Australia), Adhemar (1927-2001) won gold for the second time in the triple jump discipline, with a winning distance of 16.35 meters. In 1952, in Helsinki (Finland), he won his first golden metal with a new Olympic record: 16.22 meters. Adhemar, nicknamed the ‘Brazilian kangaroo’ won three golden medals during the Pan American Games: in 1951 (Buenos Aires), 1955 (Mexico City, with a new world record (he jumped two world records in his career) of 16.56 meter), and in 1959 (Chicago). In 1959, Adhemar starred as an actor in the French movie “Black Orpheus”, which won an Oscar for the best foreign movie. Adhemar was athlete of São Paulo FC; therefore, he is honored with two golden stars on the club’s emblem.

ADHEMAR DA SILVA
1956 – Adhemar da Silva 16.35 – Triple Jump – Melbourne Olympics	Adhemar Ferreira da Silva – 1998

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1982
Death of writer Dinah Silveira de Queiroz

DINAH SILVEIRA DE QUEIROZ
Dinah Silveira de Queiroz	Homenagem a estilista da literatura brasileira Dinah Silveira de Queiroz [Chamada]

    

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1983
First demonstration for civil rights in São Paulo

DIRETAS JÁ!
Diretas Já: Partidos de oposição organizam grande evento na Praça da Sé (1983)	Diretas Já!
diretas já – resumo	Arquivo Especial Diretas Já

  

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1907
Aviation pioneer Santos-Dumont established a new speed record: a flight of 220 meters in 21 seconds.

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1907
Conclusion of the telegraph line between Rio de Janeiro and Amazônia.

The construction of the telegraph line, with a length of 997 km through the wilderness in the state of Mato Grosso, was organized by major Cândido Rondon.

  

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1935
Government troops quickly took control of a military revolt in Rio de Janeiro: Intentona Comunista.

INTENTONA COMUNISTA
Nos 75 anos do Levante de 35, vídeo polemiza com “intentona”	Comissão da Verdadeira História – Intentona Comunista

  

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Braziliaanse Dagen (212): 31 juli

Brazilian Days 212

July 31

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Dia da Campanha do Quilo
(Campaign of the kilo). On 31 July 1938,  members of a spiritist society collected nutrients for an orphanage in need in Nazareno. This orphanage had difficulties to pay the rent, and there was no money left to feed the children well. This collection initiative, initiated by journalist Jayme Mattos Vieira, became the start of many Campanhas do Quilo. Initially by spiritist societies (they propagate the idea to share with each other), eventually followed by campaigns by Catholics, protestants, and other religious societies. Prior to Christmas, many cities – among them Belo Horizonte – organize Campanhas do Quilo. Many people respond to this initiative with generous donations of rice, flour, beans, milk, and sugar.

 

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Dia Mundial do Orgasmo
(World Orgasm Day). This sounds exciting, but the Global Orgasm Day is on 22 December (only a few days before Christmas…). The orgasm day on 31 July may better be considered as the National Orgasm Day, which was introduced by British erotica company Anne Summers in 2001. Brazilians have excitingly copied this initiative and is now also considered as their Orgasm Day.

 

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Dia do Outdoor
(Billboard). Outdoor, a word imported from English. But with a totally different meaning. Outdoors in Brazil are billboards. In any Brazilian city, and along the highways, many giant billboards try to draw your attention. More and more billboards are illuminated and even electronic billboards are assembled in increasing numbers. Some of these billboards have the size of some dozen of square meters. In the city of São Paulo, no less than twelve thousand billboards were counted. Most billboards are renewed regularly, although a small number is badly maintained and is disturbing the street view. Thanks to their giant dimensions, such billboards are hard to avoid, but they also have the advantage that bystanders don’t need to spend much time to read the message.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1943
Destruction of German submarine U199 by the Brazilian air force. 

The attack was performed with an American Mariner, supported by the Brazilian planes Hudson and Catalina. Because Brazil allowed American troops on their soil, and permitted them to start attacks against German and Italian forces from Brazilian bases, German submarines attacked any Brazilian vessel. Many Brazilian vessels were destroyed, many sailors died in these attacks. The U199 even had destroyed a small Brazilian sailing boat with 4 crew members. The U199 was then destroyed, only 12 crew members – among them the commander – and were captured.

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1821
Annexation of Cisplatina (what is now Uruguay) to the ‘United Kingdom of Brazil, Portugal, and Algave’

The province was called ‘Província Cisplatina Brasileira’. On 25 August 1825, Cisplatina declared independence under the name Uruguay. Only in 1828, the independence was recognized by Brazil.

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1970
Kidnapping of the Brazilian consul in Montevideo – Aloysio Mares Dias Gomides – by the Tupamaros guerrilla movement.

The consul was liberated on 21 February 1971 only, after payment of the ransom of 250 thousand dollars. The movement was named after the Inca revolutionary Túpac Amaru. In the Sixties of the past century, the group started their activities like robbing banks and other institutions and distribute the loot among the poor. In the Seventies, the movement was very active with numerous kidnappings of diplomats. The movement was transformed into a political party after the democratization process in Uruguay in 1985.

TUPAMAROS

Documental Tupamaros

 

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1903 The state hymn of Ceará was played for the first time

HYMN OF CEARÁ

Hino do Estado do Ceará

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1932
The city of Palmyra (MG) was renamed into Santos Dumont

SANTOS DUMONT – MG

Cidade de Santos Dumont

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1986
Creation of Parque Estadual da Fonte Grande (ES) by Lei (law) nº 3.875

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2002
São Caetano was beaten by Paraguayan soccer team Olimpia in the Libertadores Cup finals.

SÃO CAETANO – OLIMPIA

OLIMPIA vs Sao Caetano – LAS 2 FINALES Y PENALES

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2007
Launch of PAC in Cuiabá (MT) by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom
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Braziliaanse Dagen (208): 27 juli

 

Brazilian Days 208

July 27

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Dia do Despachante Aduaneiro

(Customs officer). The professional checks everything what is being transported to or from the country, including the luggage of passengers. Since 1850, customs officers have been active in Brazil. The custom officers work for the Receita Federal, the Brazilian Federal Ministry of Treasury.

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Dia do Motociclista

(Motor Rider, Biker). It was decided by the ABRAM (Associação Brasileira de Motociclistas; Brazilian Association of Motor Riders) in 1998, to introduce the Dia do Motociclista. Since there were more data commemorating motor riders, July 27 was chosen, because this day – already introduced in 1982 – refers to a fatal road accident with a motor technician involved, on July 27, 1974.

One of the previous dates was April 11 (source) / source

Source: ABRAM

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Dia de Pediatria/ do Pediatra

(Pediatrics / Pediatrician). On July 27, 1910, the Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria was founded, the Brazilian Society for Pediatrics. At present, the society counts more than 25 thousand members, and publishes a monthly scientific magazine, the “Jornal de Pediatria”.

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Dia Nacional de Prevenção dos Acidentes de Trabalho

(Prevention of Occupational Accidents). On July 27, 1972, a law was introduced, by the former minister of Labor, Júlio Barata. The law obligates companies with more than 100 employees to install an occupational health worker and an employment specialist. Brazil became the first country with this kind of law.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1767
Foundation of the city of São José dos Campos (SP).

On April 22, 1864, the village was elevated to the status of a city. In 1872, the city counted 13 inhabitants only, among them about one thousand slaves. At present, the city, at about 90 km from São Paulo, and 310 km from Rio de Janeiro, counts more than 500 thousand inhabitants. The city hosts various research institutions, like Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA; institute for space research) and Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE; national institute for meteorology and space research).

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1889
Creation of the municipality of Palmyra – MG (future Santos Dumont)

Santos Dumont is located halfway the route between Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro. During the colonial period, when precious metals and stones were extracted from Minas Gerais, a shorter, faster, and a safer route had to be found, to secure the transports to Portugal. Around 1730, a settlement was founded with the name João Gomes. On July 1889, the municipality of Palmyra was founded. Early 20th century, the village grew significantly, partly due to the influx of migrants from Italy, Portugal, and the Lebanon. The most famous inhabitant ever was aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont. Shortly after Alberto’s death, the Palmyra was renamed into Santos Dumont. The motto of the city is:

Santos Dumont a cidade que deu asas ao mundo.
Santos Dumont, the city who gave wings to the world.

(Photo gallery Santos Dumont)

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2004
Death of Ana Martinha da Silva, at the age of 123

According to Dona Ana, she was born in 1876 in Chapada dos Guimarães, nearby Cuiabá, capital of the state of Mato Grosso. As a daughter of a slave, she became registered at the age of four. Rankbrasil, Brazilian counterpart of Guinness Book of Records, has acknowledged her age of 123 years and 337 at the time of her death, and thus recognized her as the oldest woman in Brazil ever. From the state of Mato Grosso, Dona Ana received a house with three rooms and a pension, about one year before her death. She was a maid and a cook, until the age of 103. Her husband died early, when her nine children were still young. Three of them were still alive when she died. Dona Ana died of multiple organ failure.

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2007
Silver medal for Sebastián Cuattrin at Pan American Games (canoeing).

Sebastián was born in Argentina, but is a naturalized Brazilian. He gained one gold, five silver, and two bronze medals with various canoeing disciplines at the Pan American Games in 1999, 2003, and 2007.

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2007
Gold medal for Brazilian equestrian team at Pan American Games (show jumping)

The Brazilian team gained a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games. One team member, Rodrigo Pessoa, gained a silver medal in the individual discipline.

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By  Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015

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Braziliaanse Dagen (194): 13 juli

 

Brazilian Days 194

July 13

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Dia do Engenheiro Sanitarista

(Sanitary Engineer). According Decreto/ Lei 414/91, published on October 22, 1991, this day became established on July 13, and the tasks of this profession were described. The engineer has a great responsibility regarding public hygiene. Particularly, after the publication of the Law Primary Sanitary Requirements, much money was invested in the connection of all households on the public sewage systems, and the connection of tap water. Saturnino de Brito (1864-1929) was one of the leading sanitary engineers in Brazil.

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SANITARY ENGINEER
Prof. Luiz Antônio Bertussi Filho – engenheiro sanitarista	Os Canais de Saturnino (Saturnino’s Canals) Trailer – English
Os Canais de Saturnino (Saturnino’s Canals) Trailer – Português

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Dia Mundial do Rock

(Rock music). On July 13, 1985, the memorable Live Aid Festival took place. Attention and money was requested for the starving population of Ethiopia. The rock music style originated since 1954, when it was introduced by Elvis Presley. It was soon followed by many singers and rock styles, also in Brazil. 1955 was the debut year of Nora Ney, who can be seen as a pioneer of the Brazilian rock. Today, the Brazilian rock has many representatives who still enjoy great popularity.

BRAZILIAN ROCK
History of Brazilian Rock, part 1	History of Brazilian Rock, part 2
Special about Nora Ney	Nora Ney – Rock Around The Clock
Live Aid – Status Quo	Live Aid – Style Council
Live Aid – Adam Ant	Live Aid – Ultravox
Live Aid – Elvis Costello	Live Aid – Nik Kershaw
Live Aid – Sade	Live Aid – Sting
Live Aid – Phil Collins	Live Aid – Queen
Live Aid – Led Zeppelin	Live Aid – Dire Straits
Live Aid – U2	Live Aid – show

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Dia dos Cantores e dos Compositores Sertanejos

(Sertanejo music). Roughly speaking, one may consider it as the Brazilian tearjerker, although this term does not cover everything. It started with the traveling Jesuits, who made music in their religious missions, with their guitars and other stringed instruments. The Bandeirantes – pioneers – loved to play guitar and sang about their lonely lives, the dramas of their existence. In the eighteenth century the Sertanejo became popularized: the religious and pioneer versions were mixed with influences of immigrants, with their own rhythms. In the twentieth century, the first singing duos appeared. Later in this century, the traditional clothing of the rural areas became tightly linked to the Sertanejo music. It resembles the American “country”-style hats, colorful and checkered shirts, jeans and boots. There are regular programs to be watched on Brazilian TV, entirely devoted to the Sertanejo music.

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ZEZÉ DI CAMARGO E LUCIANO
Zezé di Camargo e Luciano (1991)	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – complete
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 01	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 02
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 03	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 04
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 05	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 06
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 07	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 08
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 09	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 10
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 11	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 12
Zezé di Camargo e Luciano – É Amor

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1901
Flight of Alberto Santos Dumont around the Eiffel Tower.

One day earlier, on July 12, Alberto made three flights over Paris. During the third flight Alberto managed to fly around the Eiffel Tower, but shortly after he was forced to make an emergency landing. One day later, he had succeeded in his aim to fly around the Eiffel Tower but his attempt of 40 minutes was too long to win the coveted prize. Only on October 19 that year Alberto managed to fly around the Eiffel Tower, but he exceeded the time limit with only 40 seconds. The French jury admitted reluctantly that Alberto had to be awarded the prize of 100,000 francs.

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1553
Arrival of Padre José de Anchieta in Brazil.

De Anchieta was one of the most influential people in Brazilian history.

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PADRE JOSÉ DE ANCHIETA
São José de Anchieta	Vida e Obra de José de Anchieta

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1553
Installation of Duarte da Costa as Governor-General of Brazil (1553-1558).

Duarte arrived with the same ship as the Father Anchieta and Father Manuel da Nobrega. During his reign, several Indian tribes were subjected, the Jesuit Order was founded in São Paulo, and the French landed in the Bay of Guanabara to found their colony.

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1640
Jesuits forced to leave São Paulo.

Pope Urban VIII issued a decree in favor of the freedom of the Indians. This was much to the dismay of the Paulistas, who used the Indians as slaves. To express their displeasure, citizens of São Paulo attacked the monasteries. The Jesuits were saved by the troops of the municipalities. The Jesuits maintained the decree of the pope that freedom should be awarded to the Indians, with the result that citizens of Sao Paulo forced the Jesuits to leave the city.

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By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Brazilië inBeelden 001: Groene Kolibrie, Santos Dumont MG (2005)

Een persoonlijke selectie van foto´s en hun verhalen.

001. Groene engel  

JANUARI 2005: Groene engel

In januari 2005 vergezelde ik een familie tijdens hun bezoek aan Santos Dumont. Santos Dumont is een kleine stad op ongeveer 200 km ten zuiden van Belo Horizonte. Luchtvaartpionier Alberto Santos Dumont werd hier geboren; destijds heette het stadje Palmyra. In het centrum zijn enkele monumenten te bewonderen ter ere van de luchtvaartpionier. Bijvoorbeeld een kleinere replica van de Eiffeltoren met daaromheen een ballon cirkelend. Net buiten het centrum vingen mijn ogen iets groens op. Ik richtte mijn camera en klikte. Een lucky shot kan je zeggen. Letterlijk zelfs, want de foto vertoont een groene kolibrie, in Brazilië beschouwd als een symbool van geluk.

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© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2005, 2014

Braziliaanse Dagen (114): 24 april

Braziliaanse Dagen 114

24 april 

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DAG VAN:

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Dia do Agente de Viagem
(Reisagent). Sommige websites noemen 24 april, maar de meesten duiden 22 april aan.

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Dia Internacional do Jovem Trabalhador
(Internationale Dag van de Jonge Werknemer).

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Dia Nacional da Família na Escola
(Brazilaanse Dag van de Familie op School).

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BRAZILIAANSE HISTORIE:

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1982
Overlijden van historicus Sérgio Buarque de Holanda

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1936
Inauguratie van Luchthaven  Congonhas, São Paulo

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1930
Geboortedag van José Sarney, president van Brazilië (1985-1990)

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1763
Spaans leger viel Rio Grande do Sul binnen.

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1916
Santos Dumont bezocht de watervallen van Iguaçu.

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1959
Helio Aguiar fotografeerde een UFO in Bahia

Door Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Braziliaanse Dagen (331): 27 november

Brazilian Days 331

November 27

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DAY OF:

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Dia da Infância

(Infancy). There was already a Brazilian day of infancy on 24 August. However, many calendars mention 27 November as day of infancy, without a clear source. The International Day of the Child is on 21 March.

  

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Dia do Técnico de Segurança no trabalho

(Occupational Safety and Health Worker). This profession is gaining popularity in Brazil, partly thanks to the growning number of rules and laws about occupational safety and health. Engineers, technicians and medical professionals take part in the  Segurança do Trabalho service in the larger companies and services. The profession was established by law (7,410) of 27 November 1985.

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Dia Nacional de Combate ao Câncer

(Combat against Cancer). In 1988, this day was established by the Brazilian Ministry of Health through document GM 707. On this day, the Brazilian Instituto Nacional do Câncer (INCA; National Cancer Institute) will publish the annaul report with actual numbers regarding the incidence and mortality of various cancer types in Brazil. Some years ago, INCA had launched a national campaign with the ten commandments of cancer prevention.

YouTube Channel INCA

The ten commandments:
1. Quit smoking
2. Balanced food supply
3. Moderate alcohol consumption
4. Men between 50-70 should undergo regular checks regarding prostate cancer.
5. Men older than 45, with family member younger than 60 suffering from prostate cancer, should undergo regular checks.
6. Women older than 40 should undergo annual checks regarding breast cancer. Women between 50-69 should have a mammogram made every two years. Women, with family members suffering from breast cancer, should have a mammogram made annually, starting at age 35.
7.Women between 25-59 should undergo regular gynecological checks. In case of two subsequent positive results, these checks should be performed every to years. 
8. Men and women older than 50 should have their feces checked annually.
9. Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible, use solar protection.
10. Take care of your dental health and visit the dentist regularly.

“evocar o importante significado histórico das entidades de combate ao câncer, de consagração aos inumeráveis e valiosos serviços prestados ao país e proporcionar importante mobilização popular quanto aos aspectos educativos e socia “evocar o importante significado histórico das entidades de combate ao câncer, de consagração aos inumeráveis e valiosos serviços prestados ao país e proporcionar importante mobilização popular quanto aos aspectos educativos e sociais na luta contra o câncer”.is na luta contra o câncer”. ^_(GM707)

CANCER IN BRAZIL
Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 1	Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 2
Combate ao Câncer – Brasil das Gerais – Parte 3	Direitos e benefícios de pacientes com câncer – Repórter Brasil (manhã)
Repórter Brasil (noite) – Campanha Novembro Verde alerta para câncer de próstata	Campanha Outubro Rosa Zezé Motta 2012
Dia Internacional de Combate ao Câncer Infantil – Repórter Brasil (manhã)	Globo Repórter: Pau-brasil, um grande aliado na luta contra o câncer.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1956
Gold medal for triple jump athlete Adhemar Ferreira da Silva at the Olympic Games in Melbourne.

During the Olympics in Melbourne (Australia), Adhemar (1927-2001) won gold for the second time in the triple jump discipline, with a winning distance of 16.35 meters. In 1952, in Helsinki (Finland), he won his first golden metal with a new Olympic record: 16.22 meters. Adhemar, nicknamed the ‘Brazilian kangaroo’ won three golden medals during the Pan American Games: in 1951 (Buenos Aires), 1955 (Mexico City, with a new world record (he jumped two world records in his career) of 16.56 meter), and in 1959 (Chicago). In 1959, Adhemar starred as an actor in the French movie “Black Orpheus”, which won an Oscar for the best foreign movie. Adhemar was athlete of São Paulo FC; therefore, he is honored with two golden stars on the club’s emblem.

ADHEMAR DA SILVA
1956 – Adhemar da Silva 16.35 – Triple Jump – Melbourne Olympics	Adhemar Ferreira da Silva – 1998

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1982
Death of writer Dinah Silveira de Queiroz

DINAH SILVEIRA DE QUEIROZ
Dinah Silveira de Queiroz	Homenagem a estilista da literatura brasileira Dinah Silveira de Queiroz [Chamada]

    

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1983
First demonstration for civil rights in São Paulo

DIRETAS JÁ!
Diretas Já: Partidos de oposição organizam grande evento na Praça da Sé (1983)	Diretas Já!
diretas já – resumo	Arquivo Especial Diretas Já

  

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1907
Aviation pioneer Santos-Dumont established a new speed record: a flight of 220 meters in 21 seconds.

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1907
Conclusion of the telegraph line between Rio de Janeiro and Amazônia.

The construction of the telegraph line, with a length of 997 km through the wilderness in the state of Mato Grosso, was organized by major Cândido Rondon.

  

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1935
Government troops quickly took control of a military revolt in Rio de Janeiro: Intentona Comunista.

INTENTONA COMUNISTA
Nos 75 anos do Levante de 35, vídeo polemiza com “intentona”	Comissão da Verdadeira História – Intentona Comunista

  

By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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Braziliaanse Dagen (212): 31 juli

Brazilian Days 212

July 31

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DAY OF:

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Dia da Campanha do Quilo
(Campaign of the kilo). On 31 July 1938,  members of a spiritist society collected nutrients for an orphanage in need in Nazareno. This orphanage had difficulties to pay the rent, and there was no money left to feed the children well. This collection initiative, initiated by journalist Jayme Mattos Vieira, became the start of many Campanhas do Quilo. Initially by spiritist societies (they propagate the idea to share with each other), eventually followed by campaigns by Catholics, protestants, and other religious societies. Prior to Christmas, many cities – among them Belo Horizonte – organize Campanhas do Quilo. Many people respond to this initiative with generous donations of rice, flour, beans, milk, and sugar.

 

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Dia Mundial do Orgasmo
(World Orgasm Day). This sounds exciting, but the Global Orgasm Day is on 22 December (only a few days before Christmas…). The orgasm day on 31 July may better be considered as the National Orgasm Day, which was introduced by British erotica company Anne Summers in 2001. Brazilians have excitingly copied this initiative and is now also considered as their Orgasm Day.

 

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Dia do Outdoor
(Billboard). Outdoor, a word imported from English. But with a totally different meaning. Outdoors in Brazil are billboards. In any Brazilian city, and along the highways, many giant billboards try to draw your attention. More and more billboards are illuminated and even electronic billboards are assembled in increasing numbers. Some of these billboards have the size of some dozen of square meters. In the city of São Paulo, no less than twelve thousand billboards were counted. Most billboards are renewed regularly, although a small number is badly maintained and is disturbing the street view. Thanks to their giant dimensions, such billboards are hard to avoid, but they also have the advantage that bystanders don’t need to spend much time to read the message.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1943
Destruction of German submarine U199 by the Brazilian air force. 

The attack was performed with an American Mariner, supported by the Brazilian planes Hudson and Catalina. Because Brazil allowed American troops on their soil, and permitted them to start attacks against German and Italian forces from Brazilian bases, German submarines attacked any Brazilian vessel. Many Brazilian vessels were destroyed, many sailors died in these attacks. The U199 even had destroyed a small Brazilian sailing boat with 4 crew members. The U199 was then destroyed, only 12 crew members – among them the commander – and were captured.

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1821
Annexation of Cisplatina (what is now Uruguay) to the ‘United Kingdom of Brazil, Portugal, and Algave’

The province was called ‘Província Cisplatina Brasileira’. On 25 August 1825, Cisplatina declared independence under the name Uruguay. Only in 1828, the independence was recognized by Brazil.

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1970
Kidnapping of the Brazilian consul in Montevideo – Aloysio Mares Dias Gomides – by the Tupamaros guerrilla movement.

The consul was liberated on 21 February 1971 only, after payment of the ransom of 250 thousand dollars. The movement was named after the Inca revolutionary Túpac Amaru. In the Sixties of the past century, the group started their activities like robbing banks and other institutions and distribute the loot among the poor. In the Seventies, the movement was very active with numerous kidnappings of diplomats. The movement was transformed into a political party after the democratization process in Uruguay in 1985.

TUPAMAROS

Documental Tupamaros

 

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1903 The state hymn of Ceará was played for the first time

HYMN OF CEARÁ

Hino do Estado do Ceará

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1932
The city of Palmyra (MG) was renamed into Santos Dumont

SANTOS DUMONT – MG

Cidade de Santos Dumont

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1986
Creation of Parque Estadual da Fonte Grande (ES) by Lei (law) nº 3.875

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2002
São Caetano was beaten by Paraguayan soccer team Olimpia in the Libertadores Cup finals.

SÃO CAETANO – OLIMPIA

OLIMPIA vs Sao Caetano – LAS 2 FINALES Y PENALES

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2007
Launch of PAC in Cuiabá (MT) by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Braziliaanse Dagen (208): 27 juli

 

Brazilian Days 208

July 27

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Dia do Despachante Aduaneiro

(Customs officer). The professional checks everything what is being transported to or from the country, including the luggage of passengers. Since 1850, customs officers have been active in Brazil. The custom officers work for the Receita Federal, the Brazilian Federal Ministry of Treasury.

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Dia do Motociclista

(Motor Rider, Biker). It was decided by the ABRAM (Associação Brasileira de Motociclistas; Brazilian Association of Motor Riders) in 1998, to introduce the Dia do Motociclista. Since there were more data commemorating motor riders, July 27 was chosen, because this day – already introduced in 1982 – refers to a fatal road accident with a motor technician involved, on July 27, 1974.

One of the previous dates was April 11 (source) / source

Source: ABRAM

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Dia de Pediatria/ do Pediatra

(Pediatrics / Pediatrician). On July 27, 1910, the Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria was founded, the Brazilian Society for Pediatrics. At present, the society counts more than 25 thousand members, and publishes a monthly scientific magazine, the “Jornal de Pediatria”.

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Dia Nacional de Prevenção dos Acidentes de Trabalho

(Prevention of Occupational Accidents). On July 27, 1972, a law was introduced, by the former minister of Labor, Júlio Barata. The law obligates companies with more than 100 employees to install an occupational health worker and an employment specialist. Brazil became the first country with this kind of law.

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BRAZILIAN HISTORY:

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1767
Foundation of the city of São José dos Campos (SP).

On April 22, 1864, the village was elevated to the status of a city. In 1872, the city counted 13 inhabitants only, among them about one thousand slaves. At present, the city, at about 90 km from São Paulo, and 310 km from Rio de Janeiro, counts more than 500 thousand inhabitants. The city hosts various research institutions, like Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA; institute for space research) and Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE; national institute for meteorology and space research).

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1889
Creation of the municipality of Palmyra – MG (future Santos Dumont)

Santos Dumont is located halfway the route between Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro. During the colonial period, when precious metals and stones were extracted from Minas Gerais, a shorter, faster, and a safer route had to be found, to secure the transports to Portugal. Around 1730, a settlement was founded with the name João Gomes. On July 1889, the municipality of Palmyra was founded. Early 20th century, the village grew significantly, partly due to the influx of migrants from Italy, Portugal, and the Lebanon. The most famous inhabitant ever was aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont. Shortly after Alberto’s death, the Palmyra was renamed into Santos Dumont. The motto of the city is:

Santos Dumont a cidade que deu asas ao mundo.
Santos Dumont, the city who gave wings to the world.

(Photo gallery Santos Dumont)

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2004
Death of Ana Martinha da Silva, at the age of 123

According to Dona Ana, she was born in 1876 in Chapada dos Guimarães, nearby Cuiabá, capital of the state of Mato Grosso. As a daughter of a slave, she became registered at the age of four. Rankbrasil, Brazilian counterpart of Guinness Book of Records, has acknowledged her age of 123 years and 337 at the time of her death, and thus recognized her as the oldest woman in Brazil ever. From the state of Mato Grosso, Dona Ana received a house with three rooms and a pension, about one year before her death. She was a maid and a cook, until the age of 103. Her husband died early, when her nine children were still young. Three of them were still alive when she died. Dona Ana died of multiple organ failure.

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2007
Silver medal for Sebastián Cuattrin at Pan American Games (canoeing).

Sebastián was born in Argentina, but is a naturalized Brazilian. He gained one gold, five silver, and two bronze medals with various canoeing disciplines at the Pan American Games in 1999, 2003, and 2007.

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2007
Gold medal for Brazilian equestrian team at Pan American Games (show jumping)

The Brazilian team gained a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games. One team member, Rodrigo Pessoa, gained a silver medal in the individual discipline.

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By  Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015

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Braziliaanse Dagen (194): 13 juli

 

Brazilian Days 194

July 13

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Dia do Engenheiro Sanitarista

(Sanitary Engineer). According Decreto/ Lei 414/91, published on October 22, 1991, this day became established on July 13, and the tasks of this profession were described. The engineer has a great responsibility regarding public hygiene. Particularly, after the publication of the Law Primary Sanitary Requirements, much money was invested in the connection of all households on the public sewage systems, and the connection of tap water. Saturnino de Brito (1864-1929) was one of the leading sanitary engineers in Brazil.

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SANITARY ENGINEER
Prof. Luiz Antônio Bertussi Filho – engenheiro sanitarista	Os Canais de Saturnino (Saturnino’s Canals) Trailer – English
Os Canais de Saturnino (Saturnino’s Canals) Trailer – Português

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Dia Mundial do Rock

(Rock music). On July 13, 1985, the memorable Live Aid Festival took place. Attention and money was requested for the starving population of Ethiopia. The rock music style originated since 1954, when it was introduced by Elvis Presley. It was soon followed by many singers and rock styles, also in Brazil. 1955 was the debut year of Nora Ney, who can be seen as a pioneer of the Brazilian rock. Today, the Brazilian rock has many representatives who still enjoy great popularity.

BRAZILIAN ROCK
History of Brazilian Rock, part 1	History of Brazilian Rock, part 2
Special about Nora Ney	Nora Ney – Rock Around The Clock
Live Aid – Status Quo	Live Aid – Style Council
Live Aid – Adam Ant	Live Aid – Ultravox
Live Aid – Elvis Costello	Live Aid – Nik Kershaw
Live Aid – Sade	Live Aid – Sting
Live Aid – Phil Collins	Live Aid – Queen
Live Aid – Led Zeppelin	Live Aid – Dire Straits
Live Aid – U2	Live Aid – show

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Dia dos Cantores e dos Compositores Sertanejos

(Sertanejo music). Roughly speaking, one may consider it as the Brazilian tearjerker, although this term does not cover everything. It started with the traveling Jesuits, who made music in their religious missions, with their guitars and other stringed instruments. The Bandeirantes – pioneers – loved to play guitar and sang about their lonely lives, the dramas of their existence. In the eighteenth century the Sertanejo became popularized: the religious and pioneer versions were mixed with influences of immigrants, with their own rhythms. In the twentieth century, the first singing duos appeared. Later in this century, the traditional clothing of the rural areas became tightly linked to the Sertanejo music. It resembles the American “country”-style hats, colorful and checkered shirts, jeans and boots. There are regular programs to be watched on Brazilian TV, entirely devoted to the Sertanejo music.

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ZEZÉ DI CAMARGO E LUCIANO
Zezé di Camargo e Luciano (1991)	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – complete
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 01	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 02
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 03	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 04
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 05	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 06
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 07	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 08
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 09	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 10
Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 11	Os Dois Filhos de Francisco – 12
Zezé di Camargo e Luciano – É Amor

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1901
Flight of Alberto Santos Dumont around the Eiffel Tower.

One day earlier, on July 12, Alberto made three flights over Paris. During the third flight Alberto managed to fly around the Eiffel Tower, but shortly after he was forced to make an emergency landing. One day later, he had succeeded in his aim to fly around the Eiffel Tower but his attempt of 40 minutes was too long to win the coveted prize. Only on October 19 that year Alberto managed to fly around the Eiffel Tower, but he exceeded the time limit with only 40 seconds. The French jury admitted reluctantly that Alberto had to be awarded the prize of 100,000 francs.

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1553
Arrival of Padre José de Anchieta in Brazil.

De Anchieta was one of the most influential people in Brazilian history.

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PADRE JOSÉ DE ANCHIETA
São José de Anchieta	Vida e Obra de José de Anchieta

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1553
Installation of Duarte da Costa as Governor-General of Brazil (1553-1558).

Duarte arrived with the same ship as the Father Anchieta and Father Manuel da Nobrega. During his reign, several Indian tribes were subjected, the Jesuit Order was founded in São Paulo, and the French landed in the Bay of Guanabara to found their colony.

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1640
Jesuits forced to leave São Paulo.

Pope Urban VIII issued a decree in favor of the freedom of the Indians. This was much to the dismay of the Paulistas, who used the Indians as slaves. To express their displeasure, citizens of São Paulo attacked the monasteries. The Jesuits were saved by the troops of the municipalities. The Jesuits maintained the decree of the pope that freedom should be awarded to the Indians, with the result that citizens of Sao Paulo forced the Jesuits to leave the city.

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By Adriano Antoine Robbesom © 2007, 2015
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