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Nov 16, 1541
Santiago Founded
1541 a Spaniard, Pedro de Valdivia, founded Santiago. -
Period: Nov 16, 1541 to
Chile's History
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Chile won Independence
Chile Independence Celebration Chile won their Independence from Spain in 1818. Chile was under Bernardo O'Higgins and an Argentinian, José de San Martin. -
The War of the Pacific
The war of the pacific Chile won Antofagasta, Bolivia's only outlet to the sea, and further areas from Peru. -
Revolt
Pedro Montt led a revolt that overthrew José Balmaceda in 1891 and established a parliamentary dictatorship that lasted until a new constitution was adopted in 1925. Industrialization began before World War I. -
First Non-communist President
Salvador allendes last words to the nationSalvador Allende became the first president in a non-Communist country that freely elected on a Marxist program -
Salvador overthrown
overthrownkilled in an military coup sponsered by the CIA. THat eneded a 46 year era of constitutional government in Chile. -
First female Chief of State
Michelle Bachelet promised to continue Chile's successful economic policies while social spendings will be increasing. -
Sworn in as President
Sworn in for a secind timeSebastián Piñera was sworn in as President of Chile. -
Tunnel collapsing
The tunnel collapsed at the San José mine, trapping 33 miners 2,000 feet below ground. Thankfully all of the miners survived the collapsing.
