HISTORIC TIMELINE
1818Declaration of Independence
Chile declares its independence from Spanish rule.
1879Beginning of the War of the Pacific
Chile enters the War of the Pacific against Peru and Bolivia for territorial expansion.
1883End of the War of the Pacific
Chile defeats Peru and Bolivia, gaining significant territory.
1973Coup d'état
A military coup overthrows President Salvador Allende's government.
1980Enactment of the 1980 Constitution
The Pinochet regime enacts a new constitution amidst widespread human rights abuses.
1990End of Military Dictatorship
Pinochet's regime ends, leading to a return to democracy in Chile.
2010Chile joins the OECD
Chile becomes a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.