World AIDS Day
in 1981 (December 1st) the AIDS virus was officialy recognized.
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and is a disease of the human immune system caused by the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
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Restoration of Independence
in Portugal today is a national holiday that celebrates the end of the Iberian Union (1580-1640) and the restoration of Portugal's independence.
The portuguese restoration war, between Portugal and Spain, begun with a revolution on December 1st of 1640, when John IV was declared king of Portugal, and ended with the portuguese victory, affirmed by the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668 (February 13th).
Portugal independence from Spain was finally established.
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