23 August 1973Commander in Chief of the ArmyAugusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Named Commander in Chief of the Army
Historical records for Chile in 1973, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Named Commander in Chief of the Army
The Armed Forces and Carabineros of Chile assume control of the Government
Death of Salvador Allende
Dies inside La Moneda during the coup; later official investigations conclude that he took his own life.
Assumes leadership of the military junta after the armed forces overthrow the constitutional government.
Remains in La Moneda during the military coup that ends his government.
Leads the military junta established after the armed forces overthrow President Salvador Allende.
The military junta dissolves the National Congress and assumes legislative authority.
Authorizes constitutional studies intended to replace the 1925 constitutional framework.
Establishes the commission charged with preparing proposals for a new constitution.
Leaves Chile after the assassination of her uncle
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