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1958 in Venezuela

Explore 6 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1958.

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Historical records for Venezuela in 1958

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January

23 January 1958

Government Junta

Larrazabal, Wolfgang · Caracas · President of Government Junta · Government / Government of Venezuela

A provisional government junta led by Wolfgang Larrazabal assumed authority and promised national elections.

23 January 1958

Overthrow of Government

Perez Jimenez, Marcos · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

Military and civilian opposition forced Marcos Perez Jimenez from power.

23 January 1958

President of Venezuela

Larrazabal, Wolfgang · Caracas · President of Government Junta of Venezuela · Government / Government Junta

Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela after the fall of Marcos Perez Jimenez

October

31 October 1958

Puntofijo Pact

Caracas · Government / Government of Venezuela

Democratic Action, COPEI, and the Democratic Republican Union signed the Puntofijo Pact supporting constitutional government.

November

14 November 1958

President of Venezuela

Sanabria, Edgar · Caracas · President of Government Junta of Venezuela · Government / Government Junta

Appointed President of the Government Junta of Venezuela

December

7 December 1958

Presidential Election

Betancourt, Romulo · Caracas · President-elect of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

Romulo Betancourt won the presidential election held after the restoration of civilian politics.

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