Oliveira, singer (died 1972) 31 May - Zilka Salaberry, actress (died 2005) 2 September - Laurindo Almeida, guitarist and composer (died 1995) 30 September - Chacrinha, comedian, radio and TV personality (died 1988) Deaths 11 February - Oswaldo Cruz, physician, pioneer bacteriologist, epidemiologist and public health officer (born 1872) 22 October - Manuel Lopes Rodrigues, artist (born 1860) References See also 1917 in Brazilian football 1910s in Brazil Years of the 20th century in Brazil Brazil Brazil