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Jan 9, 1325
Founding of Tenochtitlán
The Aztec's Found Tenochtitlan, modern day Mexico City. -
Oct 9, 1492
Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas
Christopher Columbus sailed and found the Americans. It was a historical year for everyone -
Jan 14, 1502
Moctezuma takes over the Aztec throne
Moctezuma II (Montezuma) becomes the king of the Aztec empire -
Mexico's "Grito"
The parish priest of Dolores sparks a rebellion against the Spanish authorities in Mexico with his Grito de Dolores -
Grito De Dolores (cry for independence)
Miguel Hidalgo gave the cry for independence this day, making it also mexico's independence day -
Chile's Independence
On September 18, 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence.This declaration eventually led to over a decade of violence and warring which did not end until the last royalist stronghold fell in 1826. September 18 is celebrated in Chile as Independence Day -
Venezuela's independence
Like other festivals, Independence Day of Venezuela is also celebrated with equal zest and festive fervor which falls on 5th of July every year.1811 Venezuela was officially declared free, it was only towards the later part that 5h of July was officially observed as Independence Day of Venezuela. -
Onis Treaty
Also called the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819, the Adams-Onis Treaty was one of the critical events that defined the U.S.-Mexico border.The treaty -- which was not ratified by the United States and the new republic of Mexico until 1831. -
Colombia's Independence
Colombia got there independence from Spain with a big help from Simon Bolavar -
El Salvador's Independence
In 1821 El Salvador was independent fom spain. -
Mexico's Independence
A reactionary movement led by Agustín de Iturbide wins new and lasting independence for Mexico -
Panama's Indapendence
Panama got there independence from Spain by the help of Simon Bolivar. -
Ecuador's Independence
Ecuador got there independence from Spain with a big help from Simon Bolivar. -
Brazil's Independence
The date celebrates Brazil's Declaration of Independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. It was commenly called Sete de Setembro. -
Guatemala's Independence
Guatemala declares independence following the example of neighbouring Mexico. -
Peru's Independence
On the Independence Day of Peru, every citizen pays tribute to the great patriots like Tupic Amaru, Pumacahua, Aguilar, and Micaela Bastidas, for all the sacrifices they made in order to re-instate the country's independence. -
Cinco de Mayo
After defeating the French Invasion, Mexico was free. After a vigorous fight, they deserved the victory -
Mexican Revolution Begins
The Mexican Revolution starts with Generals Zapata, Villa, Madero, Huerta, & Carranza. -
Panama Canal is Built
Before any ship that wanted to conect from the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean had to loop around South America. Now because of the canal that is no longer the case. -
Guyana's Independence
Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966 and became a Republic on 23 February 1970.
