Births on February 3

Café Filho

Born on February 3, 1899

Café Filho, Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th President of Brazil (d. 1970)

João Fernandes Campos Café Filho (Portuguese: [ˈʒuɐ̃w feʁˈnɐ̃d͡ʒis ˈkɐ̃pus kaˈfɛ ˈfiʎu]; February 3, 1899 – February 20, 1970) was a Brazilian politician who served as the 18th president of Brazil, taking office upon the suicide of former President Getúlio Vargas. He was the first Protestant to occupy the position.

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Events on 1899

2 Feb

Canberra
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne.
4 Feb

Battle of Manila (1899)
The Philippine-American War begins with the Battle of Manila.
6 Feb

Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
6 Mar

Aspirin
Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark.
18 Apr

Royal charter
The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.

Births on February 3

Café Filho

Born on February 3, 1899

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Events on 1899

Canberra

Battle of Manila (1899)

Treaty of Paris (1898)

Aspirin

Royal charter