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1920 in Mexico

Explore 6 historical events and records for Mexico in 1920.

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Historical records for Mexico in 1920

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 6 unique records.

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July

1 July 1920

Election

Obregon, Alvaro · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Elected President of Mexico, for a 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

1920

Coup

Obregon, Alvaro · Revolution / Revolution of Mexico

Overthrows Carranza

1920

Coup

Obregon, Alvaro · Mexico City · Warfare / Civil War

Overthrows Carranza

1920

Death of Venustiano Carranza

Carranza, Venustiano · Mexico City · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

General Obregon leads an armed rebellion against Carranza

1920

President of Mexico

Obregon, Alvaro · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Appointed President of Mexico, 1st term

1920

Secretary of State for Interior

Calles, Plutarco Elisas · Secretary of State for Interior · Government / Government of Mexico

Appointed Secretary of State for the Interior

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