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In History / High School | 2014-10-05

Why is September 11th, 1973, considered a black day in the history of Chile?

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Because, on 11th september, 1973, the following things happened in the history of Chile. 1> unidad popular government was overthrown. 2> Salvador Allende committed suicide 3> (Brutal) Military Junta government took power

Answered by rabinshrestha41 | 2024-06-10

September 11th, 1973, marks the day when the military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet overthrew President Salvador Allende in Chile. This event resulted in Allende's death and the establishment of a brutal military dictatorship that lasted until 1990, characterized by widespread human rights abuses. It symbolizes a significant shift in Chilean governance and history, representing a dark chapter in the country's past.
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Answered by rabinshrestha41 | 2024-12-26