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1980s: Encyclopedia - 1980s
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. Informally, it can a...
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Club Of Rome: Encyclopedia - Club Of Rome
The Club of Rome is a global think tank that deals with a variety of international political issues.
Club of Rome - Introduction.
The C...
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1985: Encyclopedia - 1985
1985 (MCMLXXXV) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
1985 - Events.
1985 - January.
January 1 - The first ...
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1985 Mexico City Earthquake: Encyclopedia - 1985 Mexico City Earthquake
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake was one of the most devastating earthquakes in the history of the Americas.
1985 Mexico City earthquake ...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Diplomats
Main article: List of Brazilian diplomats
Barão do Rio Branco (1849-1912)
Joaquim Nabuco (1849-1910)
Luiz Martins de Souza Dantas
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - The First Brazilians
The territory of Brazil has been inhabited for at least 8,000 years. The origins of the first Brazilians, which were called "Indians" (í...
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1985: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 - Events
1985 - January.
January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone).
January 3 - Finnish government an...
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List Of Dignitaries At The Funeral Of Pope John Paul Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Dignitaries At The Funeral Of Pope John Paul Ii - List Of Official Delegations In Seating Order
At the funeral, each country's dignitaries were seated alphabetically according to the French spelling of their country's name. That orde...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - The First Brazilians
The territory of Brazil has been inhabited for at least 8,000 years. The origins of the first Brazilians, which were called "Indians" (í...
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List Of Places Named After People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Places Named After People - Administrative Divisions
List of places named after people - Australia.
Queensland - Queen Victoria
Tasmania - Abel Tasman
Victoria - Queen Victoria
List of ...
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1985: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 - Events
1985 - January.
January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone).
January 3 - Finnish government an...
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List Of Places Named After People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Places Named After People - Administrative Divisions
List of places named after people - Australia.
Queensland - Queen Victoria
Tasmania - Abel Tasman
Victoria - Queen Victoria
List of ...
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Club Of Rome: Encyclopedia Ii - Club Of Rome - Introduction
The Club of Rome was founded in April 1968 by Aurelio Peccei, an Italian scholar and industrialist, and Alexander King, a Scottish scient...
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1985: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 - Events
1985 - January.
January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone).
January 3 - Finnish government an...
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Supreme Federal Tribunal: Encyclopedia Ii - Supreme Federal Tribunal - Current
The court is composed by the following ministers (year of nomination and president that nominated in brackets):
President Nelson Jobim (...
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1980s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1980s - People
1980s - World Leaders.
Chancellor Bruno Kreisky (Austria)
Chancellor Fred Sinowatz (Austria)
Chancellor Franz Vranitzky (Austria)
Prim...
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1985 Mexico City Earthquake: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 Mexico City Earthquake - Death Count
A precise count of those killed in the two quakes has never been determined, and reported numbers tend to vary widely:
4,200: BBC [1]
4,...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Colonial Brazil
It is widely and politically accepted that Brazil was discovered by Europeans on April 22, 1500, by Pedro Álvares Cabral, even if there...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Music
Main article: List of Brazilians in music
Tim Maia, singer and composer
Arnaldo Antunes, singer and composer
Guilherme Arantes, pianist,...
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Supreme Federal Tribunal: Encyclopedia Ii - Supreme Federal Tribunal - Critics
Critics claim that the STF base most of its decisions in a political way. With the recent Mansalão scandal, former chief of staff, José...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Models
Main article: List of Brazilian models
List of Brazilians - Female.
Gianne Albertoni
Michelle Alves
Alessandra Ambrosio
Ana Beatriz Ba...
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Supreme Federal Tribunal: Encyclopedia Ii - Supreme Federal Tribunal - History
The court was inaugurated in 1808, the year that the Portuguese royal family arrived in Rio de Janeiro, with the name of House of Appeals...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Populism And Development 1930-1964
Main articles: History of Brazil (1930-1945) and History of Brazil (1945-1964)
A military junta took control in 1930; dictatorial power w...
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List Of Places Named After People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Places Named After People - Towns And Cities
Many smaller European towns and cities are named after their founders, often dating back many hundred years. Often, there isn't much know...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - The Empire Of Brazil
Main articles: Brazilian War of Independence and Empire of Brazil
In 1808, King John VI of Portugal (at the time still Prince Regent), fl...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Modern Brazil: Military Rule And Redemocratization
Main articles: History of Brazil (1964-1985) and History of Brazil (1985-present)
History of Brazil - Military rule.
From 1961 to 1964,...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Music
Main article: List of Brazilians in music
Tim Maia, singer and composer
Arnaldo Antunes, singer and composer
Guilherme Arantes, pianist,...
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1985 Mexico City Earthquake: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 Mexico City Earthquake - Emergency Response
While many are quick to criticise the total unpreparedness displayed by the government to take care of this cathastrophe, the real highli...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Colonial Brazil
Brazil was discovered by Europeans on January 26, 1500, by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón, a Spaniard who had been a companion of Columbus. Acc...
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1985 Mexico City Earthquake: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 Mexico City Earthquake - The Event
On Thursday, September 19, 1985, Mexico City was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 on the Richter scale, which resulted in a death...
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Club Of Rome: Encyclopedia Ii - Club Of Rome - Organisation
According to its website, it is composed of "scientists, economists, businessmen, international high civil servants, heads of state and f...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - The Empire Of Brazil
In 1808, King John VI of Portugal (at the time still Prince Regent), fleeing Napoleon's army, moved the seat of government to Brazil. Alt...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - The Old Republic 1889-1930
Pedro II was deposed on 15 November 1889 by a Republican military coup led by general Deodoro da Fonseca, who became the country's first ...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Models
Main article: List of Brazilian models
List of Brazilians - Female.
Gianne Albertoni
Michelle Alves
Alessandra Ambrosio
Ana Beatriz Ba...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Science And Technology
Main article: List of Brazilian scientists
Adib Jatene, heart surgeon
Adolfo Lutz, physician and pioneer of public health
Alberto Santos...
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List Of Brazilians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Brazilians - Explorers And Discoverers
Main article: List of Brazilian Explorers
Cândido Rondon, famous explorer and engineer
Orlando Villas Boas (1914-2003), explorer and in...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Modern Brazil: Military Rule And Redemocratization
History of Brazil - Military rule.
From 1961 to 1964, Brazilian President João Goulart had been initiating economic and social reforms...
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History Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Brazil - Populism And Development 1930-1964
A military junta took control in 1930; dictatorial power was assumed by Getúlio Vargas, until finally forced out by the military in 1945...
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List Of Places Named After People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Places Named After People - Towns And Cities
Many smaller European towns and cities are named after their founders, often dating back many hundred years. Often, there isn't much know...
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