Historical Events tagged with "augusto"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Orlando Letelier Assassinated in Washington

September 21st, 1976 48 years ago

Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean political leader and critic of Augusto Pinochet's regime, was assassinated in Washington, D.C. by agents of the Chilean government. The attack involved a car bomb that targeted Letelier's vehicle, resulting in his instant death. This act was part of a broader campaign of political repression by Pinochet's regime against dissenters in exile.

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Military & Warfare

Sandino's Raid and Early Dive-Bombing Attack

July 16th, 1927 97 years ago

Augusto César Sandino led a raid against U.S. Marines and the Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional in Ocotal, where he attempted to thwart their efforts to capture him. The confrontation marked one of the first instances of dive-bombing in military operations. Although Sandino's forces initially aimed to gain ground, they faced significant resistance and were eventually repulsed by the aerial assault.

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