Timeline

20th century

1. 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
2. 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