Spanish Dictator Francisco Franco Was Born in 1892

Today in Latin American history, dictator of Spain Francisco Franco who came to power after the Spanish civil war was born in 1892.

Franco had authoritarian control of the country from 1939 to his death in November 1975.

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Today in LatAm history, Chilean footballer Waldo Ponce who plays for the National team & Club Universidad de Chile was born in 1982

Today in LatAm history, Dominican baseball player Carlos Gómez who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers was born in 1985