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On October 5th, Portugal celebrates the Implantação da República (Establishment of the Republic), a national holiday that commemorates the fall of the Portuguese monarchy and the proclamation of the Portuguese First Republic in 1910.

The revolution that led to the republic began on October 3, 1910, and culminated on October 5th with the abdication of King Manuel II, the last king of Portugal. The monarchy was replaced by a republican regime, which marked a major turning point in Portuguese history. The first President of the Republic, Teófilo Braga, was appointed, signaling a shift from the constitutional monarchy that had governed Portugal for centuries.

This day is seen as a key moment in Portugal’s journey toward modernization and democratic governance. It’s celebrated with various events and is a significant historical date for the country.