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1950 in Chile

Explore 5 historical events and records for Chile in 1950.

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Historical records for Chile in 1950

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November

November 1950

Huachipato Steel Plant

Gonzalez Videla, Gabriel · Talcahuano · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Inaugurates the Huachipato steel works, a major project of state-supported industrialization.

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1950

Canto General

Neruda, Pablo · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent

1950

Canto General International Influence

Neruda, Pablo · Author · Arts / Literature

Pablo Neruda's Canto General was widely recognized as a major poetic account of Latin American history and landscape. The work connected personal lyricism with political commitment.

1950

Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent

Neruda, Pablo · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Canto General" An epic poem of the American continent

1950

Creation of ENAP

Gonzalez Videla, Gabriel · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Creates the national petroleum company ENAP to develop Chilean oil resources.

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