Congressional Confirmation
Is confirmed as President-elect by the full Congress after winning a plurality.
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1970 in Chile
Explore 8 historical events and records for Chile in 1970.
Historical records for Chile in 1970
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October
Congressional Election of President
Wins confirmation by the full Congress after obtaining a plurality in the popular election.
November
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile after congressional confirmation of the election result.
Presidential Inauguration
Begins his single constitutional term as President of Chile.
Other events (month unknown)
Medical Studies Begin
Michelle Bachelet began studying medicine at the University of Chile. Her studies were later interrupted by repression following the 1973 military coup.
Presidential Election
Wins a plurality in the presidential election against Jorge Alessandri and Radomiro Tomic.
Presidential Transition
Oversees the election and constitutional transfer of power to Salvador Allende.
Suffrage Expansion
Completes constitutional reforms lowering the voting age and extending suffrage to citizens who cannot read or write.
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