1962 in Chile
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Events
February
- The third edition of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival is held.
March
- 23 March - The Chilean land reform begins, which is developed until 1973
April
- 15 April - The Estadio Carlos Dittborn is inaugurated in the city of Arica.
May
- 15 May - The Floral clock of the city of Viña del Mar is inaugurated.
- 30 May-17 June – 1962 FIFA World Cup
June
- 2 June - The so-called Battle of Santiago occurs, where Chile faces Italy, Chile wins 2-0.
August
- 8 August - The Sunday Show program begins to be broadcast, which would later become Sábado Gigante, known worldwide in countries with Spanish-speaking people.
September
- 16 September - The Municipal Estadio Ester Roa Rebolledo is inaugurated in the city of Concepción.
- 18 September - The Chilean rodeo becomes a national sport.
