Guyana gains independence from the United Kingdom
Geography
1966
Paolo Freire publishes "Pedagogy of the Oppressed"
Education
1968
Augusto Pinochet becomes dictator in coup supported by United States
Government
1973
Sandinistas take power in Nicaragua
War
1979
Argentina's military junta invades Falkland Islands & Britain sends naval force
War
1982
John Paul II visits Nicaragua to support archbishop against "liberation theology"
Religion
1983