1949 in Chile

none 1949 The following lists events that happened during 1949 in Chile. Incumbents President of Chile: Gabriel González Videla Events January 14 January - The law granting Chilean women the right to vote in parliamentary and presidential elections is published. February 5 February - Chilean Army Captain Alberto Larraguibel breaks the high Jump world record with his horse Huaso, overcoming an obstacle of 2.47 meters. March 6 March – Chilean parliamentary election, 1949 April 19 April - In the Araucania Region, an earthquake measuring 7.3 degrees on the Richter scale mainly affected the cities of Angol, Temuco and Los Angeles, leaving 35 dead, 155 injured and 2,065 homeless. July 15 July – Chile dismisses two consuls in New York City because of alleged Communist ties. CHILE DISMISSES CONSULS: Two Officials in New York Said to Have Red Ties 16 July 1949 New York Times 105835301 16 July – Chile disenfranchises female Communist voters. Chile Bans Red Women Voters 16 July 1949 New York Times 105963455 August 6 August - Condorito is published for the first time in Okey magazine. 16 August And 17 August - Demonstrations are held in Santiago due to the rise in public transport fares, known as the "Chaucha Revolution". December 17 December – 1949 Tierra del Fuego earthquake Births 2 March – Antonio Vodanovic 25 March – Juan Carlos Latorre 13 August – Rogelio Farías (d. 1995) 20 November – Alejandro Pierola 1 December – Sebastián Piñera 4 December – Arturo Salah Deaths 24 May – Rosita Renard (b. 1894) date unknown – Adolfo Ibáñez Boggiano (b. 1880) References 1949 in Category:Years of the 20th century in Chile Chile