Blog, February, February 3, On This Day In History On this day – February 3rd, 1989 3 February 2024 / No Comments On February 3rd, 1989, after more than 30 years as dictator of Paraguay, Alfredo Stroessner was overthrown in a coup d’etat led by General Andres Rodriguez. He was driven into exile in Brazil where he lived until the end of his days.