1 March - In thepresidential election,Hermes da Fonseca receives 57.1% of the vote. Fonseca is supported by several of the most influential Republican parties, while his main opponent,Rui Barbosa, is supported by the Civilist Campaign.[1]
22 November -Revolt of the Lash: The mostly black crews of four Brazilian warships, led byJoão Cândido, mutiny shortly after a sailor receives 250 lashes. The crews depose their white officers and threaten to bombard Rio de Janeiro.[3]
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