Dominican Republic

By vholland
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Arrival of Christopher Columbus to the island

    Arrival of Christopher Columbus to the island
  • Jan 2, 1498

    Bartolomé Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, founds the city of Santo Domingo, on the eastern shores of the Ozama River.

    Bartolomé Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, founds the city of Santo Domingo, on the eastern shores of the Ozama River.

  • Sugar refineries and cattle stock were destroyed in order to prevent smuggling.

    Sugar refineries and cattle stock were destroyed in order to prevent smuggling.

  • Spain gives the west of the island (Haití) to France via the Ryswick Treaty. At the time, it is called Saint Domingue.

    Spain gives the west of the island (Haití) to France via the Ryswick Treaty. At the time, it is called Saint Domingue.

  • The Treaty of Aranjuez is signed, which fixed the boundaries between the Spanish and French colonies.

    The Treaty of Aranjuez is signed, which fixed the boundaries between the Spanish and French colonies.

  • The secret La Trinitaria movement is founded, led by Juan Pablo Duarte. They want to overthrow Boyer and create an independent nation.

    The secret La Trinitaria movement is founded, led by Juan Pablo Duarte. They want to overthrow Boyer and create an independent nation.

  • On November 14, Pedro Santana is elected the first Constitutional President of the country.

    On November 14, Pedro Santana is elected the first Constitutional President of the country.

  • Financial weakening leads to a military intervention in the country by the United States, in order to recover the international debt.

  • Juan Bosch wins the first free elections in the country and takes charge on February 27, 1963.