1926 in Portugal explained

Events in the year 1926 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President

Bernardino Machado (until 31 May), José Mendes Cabeçadas (from 31 May to 17 June), Manuel de Oliveira Gomes da Costa (from 19 June to 9 July), Óscar Carmona (from 9 July)

• Prime Minister

António Maria da Silva (until 30 May), José Mendes Cabeçadas (from 20 May to 17 June), Manuel de Oliveira Gomes da Costa (17 June to 9 July), Óscar Carmona (from 9 July)^[1]

Events

• Establishment of the Portuguese Bar Association
• 28 May - Coup d'état, establishment of the Ditadura Nacional
• 31 August - 1926 Horta earthquake

Sport

• Establishment of F.C. Porto (basketball)
• Establishment of Sporting Clube Lourinhanense
• Establishment of SC Mirandela
• 6 June - Campeonato de Portugal Final
• 1 July - Establishment of S.C. Campomaiorense
• 4 October - Establishment of A.C. Arrentela
• 19 November - Establishment of Anadia FC

Births

• 18 October - Martinho (Carlos Martinho Gomes), former Portuguese footballer

Notes and References

1. Book: de Oliveira Marques, A.H.. March 1986. História de Portugal Volume III. Lisbon. Palas Editores. 611. Portuguese.