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New Country!
August 10, 1809, Ecuador was founded by the Inca Empire. This August will be its 208 "birthday". -
War for Independence
Ecuador was in war from 1820 to 1822 for their independence. The war must of been a win for Ecuador because they got their independence. -
Independence
May 24 1822 is the date of Ecuador's independence. Ecuador gain their independence from Spain. -
First President
Ecuador's first president is Juan José Flores. He took office May 3, 1830. -
Ecuadorian-Colombian War
In 1863, Ecuador and Colombia went to war. But this war was won by the Colombians. -
Earthquake!
At 3:36, an earthquake of 8.8 magnitude ripped through Esmeraldas, Ecuador. This earthquake triggered a tsunami that caused 500 casualties. -
Jazz Time!
Luis Silva Parra was born on the ninth of February, 1931. At first he played the violin. But seeing his interest in saxophones, his father enrolled him Santa Cecilia Academy of the Philanthropic Society of Guayas. -
A pianist is born
Leslie Wright was born on April 11, 1938. He received his first piano lessons at the age of six. -
New Chief of State
Rafael Correa Delgado became Chief of State on January 15, 2007. In Ecuador, the Chief of State is also the head the of the Government. -
ANOTHER Earthquake!!
At 6:58, on April 16, 2016. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped through Ecuador.
