24 October 1970Congressional ConfirmationSalvador Allende Gossens
Is confirmed as President-elect by the full Congress after winning a plurality.
Historical records for Chile in 1970, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is confirmed as President-elect by the full Congress after winning a plurality.
Wins confirmation by the full Congress after obtaining a plurality in the popular election.
Takes office as President of Chile after congressional confirmation of the election result.
Begins his single constitutional term as President of Chile.
Wins a plurality in the presidential election against Jorge Alessandri and Radomiro Tomic.
Oversees the election and constitutional transfer of power to Salvador Allende.
Completes constitutional reforms lowering the voting age and extending suffrage to citizens who cannot read or write.
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