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1942 in Bolivia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1942.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1942

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December

21 December 1942

Catavi Massacre

Penaranda Castillo, Enrique · Catavi · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Government forces kill striking miners and civilians during the Catavi Massacre.

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1942

Party Leader

Estenssoro, Victor Paz · Party Leader of MNR · Politics / Revolutionary Nationalist Movement

Appointed Party Leader of the MNR

1942

Revolutionary Nationalist Movement

Estenssoro, Victor Paz · Party Leader · Politics / Revolutionary Nationalist Movement

Estenssoro founds the MNR

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