Great Drought of 1968: Chile Decrees Daylight Saving Time, October 31, 1968
Great Drought of 1968: Amidst a collapse of hydropower President of Chile Eduardo Frei Montalva decrees the establishment of daylight saving time.
Date: October 31, 1968
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