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2017 in Chile

Explore 5 historical events and records for Chile in 2017.

Historical records for Chile in 2017

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May

FA Cup Winner

Sanchez, Alexis · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring early as Arsenal claimed a record thirteenth FA Cup as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.

Second Arsenal FA Cup Victory

Sanchez, Alexis · Wembley · Forward · Sport / Football

Sánchez opened the scoring against Chelsea in the FA Cup final as Arsenal won 2–1, earning another English cup winner's medal for the Chilean forward.

July

Confederations Cup Final Appearance

Sanchez, Alexis · Saint Petersburg · Forward · Sport / Football

Sánchez took part in Chile's run to the FIFA Confederations Cup final in Russia, where the team finished runner-up after a narrow defeat to Germany.

September

Abortion Law Reform

Bachelet Jeria, Michelle · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates legislation permitting abortion in three narrowly defined circumstances.

Other events (month unknown)

In the Midst of Winter

Allende, Isabel · Arts / Literature

Allende published In the Midst of Winter, a novel concerning displacement and unexpected solidarity.

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