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1960 in El Salvador

Explore 3 historical events and records for El Salvador in 1960.

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Historical records for El Salvador in 1960

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October

26 October 1960

Deposed in Coup

Lemus, Jose Maria · San Salvador · Former President of El Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Lemus is overthrown by a military and civilian coup

26 October 1960

Junta Takes Power

Castillo, Miguel Angel · San Salvador · Junta Member · Government / Junta of Government

Junta of Government takes power after the fall of Lemus

Other events (month unknown)

1960

Christian Democratic Party

Duarte, Jose Napoleon · Party Leader of Christian Democratic Party · Politics / Christian Democratic Party

Founds & leads the Christian Democratic Party

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