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  Paraguay gains independence from Spain (National Day).
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  Paraguay becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.
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  Paraguay declares war on Bolivia.
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  Bolivia & Paraguay sign cease fire.
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  Chaco War between Bolivia & Paraguay ends.
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  Paraguay joins the United Nations.
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  Alfredo Stroessner names himself president of Paraguay.
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  President Stroessner breaks up Paraguay's parliament
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  Paraguay accepts its constitution.
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  Military coup overthrows Alfredo Stroessner, dictator of Paraguay
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  Horacio Cartes is elected President of Paraguay.