Events in the year 1971 in Portugal.

Incumbents President: Américo Tomás Prime Minister: Marcelo Caetano (People's National Action)

Arts and entertainment Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, with Tonicha and the song "Menina do alto da serra".

Sport In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1970–71 Primeira Divisão and 1971–72 Primeira Divisão; for the Taça de Portugal seasons, see 1970–71 Taça de Portugal and 1971–72 Taça de Portugal. 27 June - Taça de Portugal Final Establishment of the Portuguese Handball Cup

Births 29 May - Filipa Pinto, politician 21 July - Nuno Markl, comedian and radio host 14 October - Jorge Costa, football player and manager (d. 2025) Unknown date - Patricia Gonçalves, politician

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