6 January - Due to a violation of article 379 of the
Penal Code, Bishop of the Algarve was prohibited from residing in his diocese for two years by
Ministry of Justice António Macieira.[2]
28 January - Inauguration of the Free University of Lisbon in a formal session at the
Coliseu dos Recreios, in the presence of the President of the Republic,
Manuel de Arriaga.