Hugo Chavez By Karlisle Jul 28, 1954 He is born Jan 1, 1971 Enters the Academy of Military Sciences Jan 1, 1975 HE graduates from the Academy of Military Sciences Jan 1, 1982 He organizes the Bolivarian Revolutionary Movement Feb 4, 1992 Leads a failed coup against the president Andres Perez. He is later sent to prison. Jan 1, 1994 He%u2019s pardoned and released out of prison by President Rafael Caldera Apr 27, 1998 He is elected president of Venezuela by 56% of the votes Jan 1, 2000 He%u2019s re-elected president of Venezuela under the new constitution Apr 12, 2001 Military and oppositions lead a coup against him Apr 14, 2001 He returns to power Dec 3, 2006 He is elected president of Venezuela by another 6 years Jan 1, 2007 He%u2019s asked to %u201Cshut up%u201D by the Spanish king while he constantly interrupts President Zapatero%u2019s speech