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Portugal beat Sweden to secure historic fifth place

On Friday, Portugal secured fifth place — their best-ever finish in the final stages of a European Handball Championship — after beating Sweden 36-35 with a goal in the final second.

RTP Notícias30 Jan

Portugal beat Sweden to secure historic fifth place

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1916: Following Germany's declaration of war on March 9, the Portuguese government begins military mobilisation for the Western Front, organising the Corpo Expedicionário Português (CEP) that would be deployed to Flanders.
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1871: The Paris Commune is established after the French government's attempt to disarm the National Guard, creating a radical socialist government that rules Paris for two months.

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Historic finish in Portugal

Portugal beat Sweden to secure historic fifth place

Portugal beat Sweden to secure historic fifth place