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1951
in
Chile

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The following lists events that happened during 1951 in Chile.

Incumbents

Events

January

  • 16 January – The United States allocates $231,000 in Point Four funds for education projects in Chile. [1]
  • 18 January – 6,000 Chilean bakery, railroad and racetrack workers begin strikes. [2]

February

  • 14 February – 7,000 workers in Antofagasta strike in a demand for higher wages. [3]
  • 23 February – The Confederation of Non-Government Employees labor union strikes in solidarity with the Antofagasta workers. The government responds by alerting the military and seizing the bus system. [4]

March

Births

Deaths

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Sets Aid Fund for Chile". New York Times. 17 January 1951.
  2. ^ "6,000 on Strike in Chile". New York Times. 19 January 1951.
  3. ^ "Strike Paralyzes Chilean City". New York Times. 15 February 1951.
  4. ^ "STRIKES SPREAD IN CHILE: Government Alerts Troops-- Shots Fired in Santiago". New York Times. 24 February 1951.
  5. ^ "Chilean Province Ruled by Army". New York Times. 3 March 1951.
  6. ^ "Chileans Name Woman Deputy". New York Times. 19 March 1951.