1879 – 1884★★★★★
War of the Pacific
Chile defeats Peru and Bolivia in a war over the mineral-rich Atacama Desert; Bolivia loses its access to the sea.
War· Chile, Peru, Bolivia
Countries / Latin America
History of Chile
3 notable historical events in Chile, in chronological order.
19th century
20th century
- September 11, 1973★★★★★
1973 Chilean coup d'état
The Chilean military under General Augusto Pinochet overthrows President Salvador Allende, beginning a 17-year military dictatorship.
PoliticsRevolution· Chile - October 5, 1988★★★★★
1988 Chilean national plebiscite
Chilean voters reject extending General Pinochet's rule, paving the way for a return to democracy.
Politics· Chile