February 27 – An 8.8 magnitude earthquake (the fifth largest on record at the time) and tsunami strikes central Chile, affecting 80% of the population and leaving 525 people dead.[1]
September 18 – Chile celebrates 200 years of independence.[4]
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October 13 – All 33 miners trapped in a mine in northern Chile 700 meters underground are rescued alive after 69 days in captivity. The day-long event was broadcast live to millions around the world.[5]
^James Sturcke (March 11, 2010). "Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn in | World news". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
^"Chile's accession to the OECD". Oecd.org. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
^"Chile celebrates 200 years since start of independence drive – News Ahead". News Ahead. 18 September 2010. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
^Vanessa Buschschluter (2010-10-14). "BBC News – Celebrations as last trapped Chile miner is rescued". Bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
^Gideon Long (2010-12-08). "BBC News – Chile prison fire kills scores of inmates". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
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