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1946 in Bolivia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1946.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1946

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March

10 March 1946

Transfer of Power

Gutierrez, Tomas Monje · Interim President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Monje Gutierrez transfers presidential authority to the elected Enrique Hertzog.

July

21 July 1946

Lynching

Lopez, Gualberto Villarroel · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Villarroel is killed after crowds storm the presidential palace in La Paz.

21 July 1946

President of Bolivia

Olmos, Nestor Guillen · Interim President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Guillen Olmos becomes interim president after Villarroel's death.

August

17 August 1946

Interim Presidency

Gutierrez, Tomas Monje · Interim President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Monje Gutierrez becomes interim president and prepares new national elections.

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