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1969 in Honduras

Explore 4 historical events and records for Honduras in 1969.

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Historical records for Honduras in 1969

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July

14 July 1969

Declaration of War

Lopez Arelano, Oswaldo · President of Honduras · Warfare / Soccer War

The Salvadoran Army crosses the border into Honduras

16 July 1969

Ceasefire

Lopez Arelano, Oswaldo · President of Honduras · Warfare / Soccer War

Honduras accepts an OAS ceasefire but El Salvador continues fighting

16 July 1969

Peace

Lopez Arelano, Oswaldo · President of Honduras · Warfare / Soccer War

Of the 300,000 Salvadorian workers in Honduras, tens of thousands are expelled, prompting the Salvadorian army to invade Honduras, the OAS eventually work out a cease-fire. Honduras accepts an OAS ceasefire but El Salvador continues fighting

August

5 August 1969

Peace

Lopez Arelano, Oswaldo · President of Honduras · Warfare / Soccer War

El Salvador completes its withdrawal from Honduras

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