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Nov 28, 1520
Ferdinand Magellan
A Portuguese explorer who was the first European to sight Chile as he sails through the strait that is now named after him. -
Horror in Peru
Chilean wheat exports to Peru increase since Peru is affected by a major earthquake and plague. This was important for Chile, becouse their economy boosted. -
Independence from Spain
Chile wins independence from Spain when San Martin and Bernardo O’Higgins leading 4,000 Argentine and Chilean forces across the Andes. -
War of the Pacific
The “War of the Pacific” grew out of a dispute between Chile and Bolivia and Peru over the mineral rich territory on the Atacama desert and Bolivia’s access to the Pacific Ocean. Chile defeated Bolivia and Peru. This ended in about 1883. -
New Consitution
A new constitution increases presidential powers which separates the church and the state. -
New Form of Government
General Carlos Ibanez del Campo takes all power in Chile and forms a dictatorship. -
Communism is Banned
The Communist Party is banned by the Radical Party. This was legalized again after about a decade. -
Election Results
Chile’s first woman president, Michelle Bachelet, is elected. -
Earthquake
Biggest earthquake in 50 years hits Chile with an 8.8 magnitude. This put Chile in devestation. -
Chaiten Volcano
The Chaiten volcano which had not erupted for 9,000 years erupts.
