Chile's History

Diego de Almagro Discovers Chile

Jan 1, 1536

In 1536, Diego de Almago sailed to South America and traveled over the Andes Mountains and discovered Santiago Chile, which was eventually made into the capital of Chile years later.

Chile's History

Period: Jan 1, 1536 to Jan 30, 2013

Pedro de Valdivia discovers Santiago

Jan 30, 1541

Pedro de Valdivia travels across the world and discovers and then later founds Santiago, Chile.

Francis Drake attacks Chile's coastline

Jan 30, 1578

In 1578, Drake attacked the coastline of Chile and cities near the coast fell victim to the attack and sent Chile in a state of panic.

Earthquake strikes Chile

Jan 30, 1751

Concepcion, an earthquake strikes Chile and affects all of Concepcion and Talca.

Spain and Chile resolve their conflicts

Jan 30, 1778

Commerce between Spain and Chile is allowed.

Chilean Constitution

Jan 30, 1822

The Chilean Constitution comes into effect.

Vatican acknowledges Chile's Independence

Jan 31, 1840

The Vatican City acknowledges the independence of Chile.

Chile's Revolution

Jan 31, 1859

Chilean Revolution of 1859. Pedro León Gallo, radical revolutionary of Copiapó, and others are defeated by the government forces. However, as a consequence, Antonio Varas renounces to his candidature.

Chile is at war

Jan 31, 1866

Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia are at war with Spain.

Chilean Civil War

Jan 31, 1891

1891 Chilean Civil War. The constitutional president José Manuel Balmaceda is overthrown by troops favorable to the National Congress. The beginning of "Parliamentarism".

Chile has an economic crash

Jan 31, 1929

An Economic crash strikes Chile, and hurts a lot of people with the amount of money lost.

Record Earthquake hits Chile

Jan 31, 1960

In 1960, the Great Chilean Earthquake hit Chile and was recorded as 9.5 in magnitude.

New President

Jan 31, 2010

Sebastian Pinera is elected president of Chile in 2010.