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Jan 1, 1475
The Incas invade the north of Chile.
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Dec 9, 1520
Ferdinand Magellan is the first European to sight Chile.
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Period: Dec 12, 1553 to Jan 3, 1557
The Mapuche resists the Spanish Invaders.
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Spain Loses its economic and political power.
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Joaquin Prieto Serves as president for two terms.
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Arturo Alessandri is elected president
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Women are granted the right to vote.
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Chile becomes the last nation in the western hemisphere to legalize divorce.
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Sebastian Pinera elected president.