1964 in Brazil

Incumbents

• President: João Goulart (until 1 April), Ranieri Mazzilli (from 1 April to 15 April), Marshal Castelo Branco (from 15 April)
• Minister of War: Dantas Ribeiro until April 4, Artur da Costa e Silva
• Minister of Mines and Energy: Oliveira Brito until April 4, Artur da Costa e Silva until April 17, Mauro Thibau

For the list of governors of the states of Brazil, see Category:Lists of Brazilian state governors.

Events

• March 13 - speech by President João Goulart announcing significant political reforms including nationalisation and social justice programs
• March 19 - March of the Family with God for Liberty
• March 31-April 1 - 1964 Brazilian coup d'état
• April 11 - Brazilian presidential election, 1964

Births

• April 21 - Anna Muylaert, television and film director
• May 23 - Beto Brant, filmmaker

Deaths

• February 9 - Ary Barroso, composer, pianist, songwriter, soccer commentator, and talent-show host
• November 6 - Anita Malfatti, artist

See also

• 1964 in Brazilian football
• List of Brazilian films of 1964