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May 13, 1532
Peru
Conquistador Francisco Pizarro landed on the northern coast of Peru -
Nov 16, 1532
Inca Encounter
The Battle of Cajamarca where the Spanish took the Inca ruler prisoner which ended the Inca Empire -
Peruvian War of Independence
San Martin declared the independence of Peru -
Peru-Bolivia Confederacy
Peru-Bolivia Confederacy established -
War of the Pacific
Chile declared war on Peru and Bolivia -
Elections
Odria allowed free elections -
Cenepa War
War broke out -
Terrorism
Terrorist group going by the name of Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement help hostage multiple government and military officials and business executives who were all attending a party -
Earthquake
A 7.9 earthquake hit Pisco Province -
Current president
Vice President Martin Vizcarra becomes president after the prior president resigned