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September 11, 2021
Abimael Guzmán, Peruvian philosopher and academic (born 1934)
Abimael Guzmán
Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reinoso, also known by his nom de guerre Chairman Gonzalo, was a Peruvian Maoist guerrilla leader. He founded the organization Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path (PCP-SL) in 1969 and led a rebellion against the Peruvian government until his capture by authorities on 12 September 1992. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism and treason.
September 11
September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 111 days remain until the end of the year.