Contemporary era · 1974
Carnation Revolution
The Carnation Revolution (Portuguese: Revolução dos Cravos), code-named Operation Historic Turn, also known as the 25 April, and Portuguese Revolution (Portuguese: Revolução Portuguesa) was a military coup in Portugal by officers that on 25 April 1974 overthrew Marcelo Caetano and the Estado Novo regime established by António de Oliveira Salazar (r. 1932–1968).
- When
- 25 Apr 1974
- Where
- Portugal
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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