The Carnation Revolution25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europes oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever. The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller. The Times On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 6. 20 p. m. the next day, Europes oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a