1962 in Brazil
1962 in Brazil |
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Flag |
![]() 22 stars (1960–68) |
Timeline of Brazilian history |
Second Brazilian Republic |
Year of Constitution: 1946 |
Events in the year 1962 in Brazil.
Incumbents
Federal government
- President: João Goulart
- Prime Minister: Tancredo Neves (until 12 July), Francisco de Paula Brochado da Rocha (from 12 July to 18 September), Hermes Lima (starting 18 September)
- Vice President: vacant
Governors
Vice governors
Events
June
- June 15 - The territory of Acre becomes the country's 22nd state. A star representing Acre would be added to the flag of Brazil six years later.
- June 17 - Brazil defeats Czechoslovakia 3–1 to win the 1962 FIFA World Cup Final in Chile. Brazil wins its second FIFA World Cup.
See also
References
External links
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