April 25Liberation Day, or Liberty Day, is a public holiday commemorating the military coup on this day in 1974 that removed Marcello Caetano (1906-1980) from power, reflecting the opposition of many Portuguese to their government's military policies and wars in Africa. CONTACTS: Embassy of Portugal 2125 Kalorama Rd. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-328-8610; fax: 202-462-3726 www.visitportugal.com SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 68