1919 in Brazil

Events in the year 1919 in Brazil.

Incumbents

President: Delfim Moreira (acting; until 28 July); EpitÃÂ¡cio Pessoa (from 28 July)
Vice President: Delfim Moreira

13 April - In the presidential election brought about by the death of Rodrigues Alves, EpitÃÂ¡cio Pessoa of the ParaÃÂba Republican Party receives 71.0% of the vote.
24 April - Ford Brasil, a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, is founded.
11-29 May - The 1919 South American Championship football tournament is held in Rio de Janeiro, with Brazil winning it.
28 July - EpitÃÂ¡cio Pessoa takes office as president, replacing acting President Delfim Moreira, who continues as vice president.

13 March - Edgard Cognat, painter and sculptor (died 1994)
10 May - AntÃÂ´nio Olinto, writer and translator (died 2006)
12 June - Rui Moreira Lima, fighter pilot (died 2013)
21 June - Nelson GonÃÂ§alves, singer and songwriter (died 1998)
8 July - Helena Salles, swimmer (died 2011)
18 October - Orlando Drummond, actor (died 2021)
11 November - Armando FalcÃÂ£o, politician (died 2010)
31 December - Carmen da Silva, psychoanalyst and feminist journalist (died 1985)

16 January - Rodrigues Alves, President-elect of Brazil (born 1848; Spanish flu)