1974 in Portugal explained

Events in the year 1974 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President

Américo Tomás (until 25 April), António de Spínola (from 25 April to 30 September), Francisco da Costa Gomes (from 30 September)

• Prime Minister

Marcelo Caetano (until 25 April), Junta de Salvação Nacional (from 25 April to 16 May), Adelino da Palma Carlos (from 16 May to 18 July), Vasco Gonçalves (from 18 July)^[1]

Events

• 25 April - Carnation Revolution

Arts and entertainment

Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, with Paulo de Carvalho and the song "E depois do adeus".

Sport

In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1973–74 Primeira Divisão and 1974–75 Primeira Divisão; for the Taça de Portugal seasons, see 1973–74 Taça de Portugal and 1974–75 Taça de Portugal.

• 9 June - Taça de Portugal Final

Notes and References

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