Guatemala

  • Jan 1, 1500

    Marimba brought to Guatemala by afro-Caribbean slaves

    **not exact month and day
  • Jan 1, 1524

    Introduction of first liturgical chant and polyphony

    **not exact month and day
  • Guatemala gains independence from Spain

    **not exact month and day
  • Guatemala joins the Mexican empire

    **not exact month and day
  • Guatemala becomes fully independent

    ** not exact month and day
  • José Rafael Carrera y Turcios becomes first president

    ** not exact month and day
  • Jesus Castillo was born

    **not exact month and day
  • Ricardo Castillo was born

    **not the exact month and day
  • National anthem adopted in 1896

    **not exact month and day
  • Joaquin M. Orellana was born

    **not exact month and day
  • Jesus Castillo dies

    **not exact month and day
  • Period: to

    Guatemalan Civil war

    **not exact month and day
  • Ricardo Castillo dies

    **not exact month and day
  • Peace Accord signed

    **not exact month and day