The Chilean Military Coup occurred on September 11, 1973, when the military overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende. The coup was led by General Augusto Pinochet and resulted in significant political and social upheaval in Chile. Following the coup, a military junta was established, and Pinochet became the head of state. The regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including the detention, torture, and disappearance of thousands of Chileans. The coup and its aftermath had lasting effects on Chilean society and politics.