16 May 1832 May 15, 2022 Author: Staff Juan Godoy discovers the rich silver outcrops of Chañarcillo sparking the Chilean silver rush. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul." Democritus — Click here for more from Democritus Related posts: 7 May 1832 21 December 1832 22 November 1963 24 November 1963 16 July 1999 26 June 1963 16 July 1999 14 March 1964 22 October1962 19 May 1962 Categories: History Tags: 16 May, 1832