Chile

By griesmer
  • Santiago Founded
    Nov 16, 1541

    Santiago Founded

    1541 a Spaniard, Pedro de Valdivia, founded Santiago.
  • Period: Nov 16, 1541 to

    Chile's History

  • Chile won Independence

    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

    The war of the pacific Chile won Antofagasta, Bolivia's only outlet to the sea, and further areas from Peru.
  • Revolt

    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

    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

    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

    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 as President

    Sworn in for a secind timeSebastián Piñera was sworn in as President of Chile.
  • Tunnel collapsing

    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.