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The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

Revolution of the Ganhadores

1857 strike in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

The Revolution of the Ganhadores was a labor strike that involved African porters, known as ganhadores, in the Brazilian city of Salvador, Bahia. The strike began following the passage of a city ordinance that changed the way the ganhadores operated in the city. The strike ended…
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Salvador, Bahia

Capital city of Bahia, Brazil

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many…
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June 1

Day of the year

June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 213 days remain until the end of the year.
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