1959 in Portugal

Events in the year 1959 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President: Américo Tomás
• Prime Minister: António de Oliveira Salazar (National Union)

Births

• 10 February - Fernando Chalana, football player and manager
• 9 April - Adriano Luz, actor
• 18 April - Carlos Freire (footballer), association footballer (forward for Sporting CP)

Events

• 29 December - Opening of the Lisbon Metro

Sport

• 21 March - International Cross Country Championships, in Lisbon
• 19 July - Taça de Portugal Final
• 23 August - Portuguese Grand Prix
• Establishment of the Portuguese Women's Volleyball League.

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