1958 in Portugal

Events in the year 1958 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President: Francisco Craveiro Lopes (until 9 August); Américo Tomás (from 9 August)
• Prime Minister: António de Oliveira Salazar (National Union)

Events

• 8 June – Portuguese presidential election, 1958.
• TACV Cabo Verde Airlines founded

Sports

• 1958 Portuguese Grand Prix
• AD Fafe founded
• G.D. Riopele founded
• Establishment of the Campeonato Português de Rugby.

Births

• 29 June – Rosa Mota, runner.

Deaths

• 3 March – Emílio Lino, fencer (born 1916).
• 16 August – José Domingues dos Santos, politician, jurist, professor and journalist (born 1885)

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