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1939 in Chile

Explore 4 historical events and records for Chile in 1939.

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Historical records for Chile in 1939

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January

24 January 1939

Chillan Earthquake

Aguirre Cerda, Pedro · Chillan · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Directs national emergency and reconstruction measures after the Chillan earthquake.

April

29 April 1939

Creation of CORFO

Aguirre Cerda, Pedro · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Establishes the Production Development Corporation to support reconstruction and industrialization.

August

25 August 1939

Ariostazo

Aguirre Cerda, Pedro · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Survives an attempted military challenge led by General Ariosto Herrera and maintains constitutional government.

September

3 September 1939

Winnipeg Refugee Arrival

Aguirre Cerda, Pedro · Valparaiso · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Welcomes the arrival of Spanish Republican refugees transported to Chile aboard the Winnipeg.

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