Curiosity for 2028-09-20
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Today in history
September 20: historical facts and curiosities
What happened on this date in history? Explore landmark events, discoveries, and curiosities from September 20.
Curiosity for 2027-09-20
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Ragamuffin War Begins: Brazil's Longest Civil Conflict
On September 20, 1835, the Ragamuffin War (Guerra dos Farrapos) commenced in Brazil. This separatist conflict, which lasted a full decade, holds the distinction of being the longest civil war in Brazilian history. Originating in the southern province of Rio Grande do Sul, it was led by figures such as Bento Gonçalves da Silva and resulted in the proclamation of the Riograndense Republic. The war was fueled by local grievances, particularly concerning imperial tax policies and the centralized power of the Brazilian Empire, affecting cattle ranchers and jerked beef producers. The conflict concluded with a peace treaty in 1845.
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