1979 in Portugal

Events in the year 1979 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President: António Ramalho Eanes
• Prime Minister: Carlos Mota Pinto (Independent) (until 1 August); Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo (Independent) (from 1 August)

Events

• 1 August - Establishment of the V Constitutional Government of Portugal.

Culture

Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with Manuela Bravo and the song "Sobe, sobe, balão sobe".

Sports

In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1978–79 Primeira Divisão and 1979–80 Primeira Divisão.

References