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1945 in Venezuela

Explore 4 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1945.

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Historical records for Venezuela in 1945

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October

18 October 1945

October Revolution

Medina Angarita, Isaias · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

A military and civilian alliance overthrew President Isaias Medina Angarita during the October Revolution.

19 October 1945

President of Venezuela

Betancourt, Romulo · Caracas · President of Revolutionary Government Junta of Venezuela · Government / Government Junta

Appointed President of the Revolutionary Government Junta of Venezuela

19 October 1945

Revolutionary Government Junta

Betancourt, Romulo · Caracas · President of Government Junta · Government / Government of Venezuela

Romulo Betancourt became chairman of the Revolutionary Government Junta after the October Revolution.

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1945

Secretary of State for Defence

Gado Chalbaud, Carlos de · Secretary of State for Defence · Government / Government of Venezuela

Appointed Minister of Defence, serves under General Romulo Betancourt

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