Anniversary of the 1973 military coup
September 11, Thursday
History of the event
On September 11, 1973, the military began an operation to overthrow Allende's government. The president refused to leave the La Moneda Palace and died that same day. After the coup, a military dictatorship was established in Chile, lasting until 1990, accompanied by repression, human rights violations, and the deaths of thousands of people.
How it is observed
In Chile, this date remains controversial and is perceived in different ways:
* Some view it as a day of remembrance for the victims of the dictatorship.
* Others see it as a moment marking the beginning of the transition to a new political system.
* In various cities, marches, memorial events, and flower-laying ceremonies at monuments and sites associated with repression take place.
* Authorities and human rights organizations organize ceremonies in memory of the dead and the disappeared.
Significance of the holiday
This anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of democracy, peace, and respect for human rights. For many Chileans, it remains a day of mourning and remembrance of the thousands of victims of Pinochet's regime.
Anniversary of the 1973 military coup in other years
- 2021 September 11, Saturday
- 2022 September 11, Sunday
- 2023 September 11, Monday
- 2024 September 11, Wednesday
- 2026 September 11, Friday