Timeline Thursday 21 April 1960

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Thursday 21 April 1960

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Events on Thursday 21 April 1960 1

1960 Brasília inaugurated as Brazil's capital Purpose-built city replaces Rio de Janeiro Brazil inaugurates Brasília as its new capital, replacing Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, the city embodies modernist urban planning ideals.

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