1971 in Portugal explained

Events in the year 1971 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President

• Prime Minister

Marcelo Caetano^[1]

Arts and entertainment

Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, with Tonicha and the song "Menina do alto da serra".

Sport

In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1970–71 Primeira Divisão and 1971–72 Primeira Divisão; for the Taça de Portugal seasons, see 1970–71 Taça de Portugal and 1971–72 Taça de Portugal.

• 27 June - Taça de Portugal Final
• Establishment of the Portuguese Handball Cup

Births

• 21 July - Nuno Markl, comedian and radio host
• September 25  - Valter Hugo Mãe, writer

Notes and References

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