Events in the year 1959 in Portugal.
Incumbents President: Américo Tomás Prime Minister: António de Oliveira Salazar (National Union)
Births 10 February - Fernando Chalana, football player and manager 9 April - Adriano Luz, actor 18 April - Carlos Freire (footballer), association footballer (forward for Sporting CP)
Events 29 December - Opening of the Lisbon Metro
Sport 21 March - International Cross Country Championships, in Lisbon 19 July - Taça de Portugal Final 23 August - Portuguese Grand Prix Establishment of the Portuguese Women's Volleyball League.
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