1 March - In the
presidential election,
Hermes da Fonseca receives 57.1% of the vote. Fonseca is supported by several of the most influential Republican parties, while his main opponent,
Rui Barbosa, is supported by the Civilist Campaign.[1]
22 November -
Revolt of the Lash: The mostly black crews of four Brazilian warships, led by
João Cândido Felisberto, mutiny shortly after a sailor receives 250 lashes. The crews depose their white officers and threaten to bombard Rio de Janeiro.[3]