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the first cadastral map of Mexico City
The first cadastral map of Mexico City is drawn up by Andrés de la Concha, with the intention of collecting taxes for the upcoming drainage works. It is calculated that the city is worth 2,267,555.00 pesos gold. -
hunger suffered by the population
Due to the hunger suffered by the poor population of the city, a riot is created, which destroys the Viceroyalty Palace, the town hall and several private properties, the population is brutally repressed and the instigators are taken to the gallows. -
Long-lasting earthquake with severe damage
A long-lasting earthquake is recorded with severe damage and the collapse of several houses and public buildings. On this occasion, outcroppings of water sprout all over the city, which is believed today to be due to the liquefaction effect of the soil. This phenomenon will be constant as long as the lake exists. -
A census of the city's public squares is taken
The city council takes a census of the city's public squares and finds that there are the Plaza Mayor, El Volador, Tlatelolco, Santa Catarina, Regina, San Juan, Loreto, Santo Domingo, La Concepción, San Sebastián and El Carmen. -
Introduction to street lighting
Viceroy Carlos Francisco de Croix introduces public lighting to the city with oil lamps and creates for its control the body of Sereno (office) antecedent of the police force of the city. -
Tobacco Factory used in case of an insurgent attack.
By order of Viceroy Félix María Calleja, the Tobacco Factory is moved and the General Artillery Park is created in the building, so the walls are reinforced and moats are created around it to serve as a citadel in case of an attack by the insurgents. -
Population census
Mexico City has an estimated population of 200,000 people in an area of 8.5 km². -
The first fire station is created
The first fire station is created in the upper part of the Deputies building, which burns down in later years (August 22, 1872). -
Lecumberri Palace
Construction begins on the Lecumberri Palace, which will be completed in 1900. -
the first automobiles brought into the country
Imported from the United States, the first automobiles, brought to the country by very rich people, are seen running on the streets. Among these are the three types of traction, steam, electric and internal combustion. -
The National University of Mexico is opened
The National University of Mexico is opened and it is formed with different schools scattered throughout the city. -
Mexican Independence
Celebration of the Centennial of Mexican Independence and inauguration of monuments such as the Angel of Independence and the Hemicycle to Juarez. -
the first feature film
The first feature film shot in the city, La luz, by J. Jamet, is filmed. -
Spanish flu.
An emergency is declared due to the Spanish flu epidemic. -
Mexico City International Airport
Mexico City International Airport is inaugurated in the west of the Balbuena military base, popularly known as Benito Juarez Airport. -
shortage of charcoal
The first major shortage of charcoal occurs, which prevents the inhabitants of Mexico City from cooking their food, and initiates the promotion of modern oil stoves. -
A long-lasting earthquake is recorded
A long-lasting earthquake is recorded with damage to buildings, houses and infrastructure. It is the first major earthquake, considered as such because of the 160 deaths and the severe damage to many recently constructed buildings. -
the existence of livestock and agricultural industries
Last year in which the existence of livestock and agricultural industry is officially registered in the Central Department; although it does not disappear, it is no longer taken into account due to its low volume. -
Affecting the Federal District and western Mexico
A long-lasting earthquake affects Mexico City and western Mexico and the Metro tracks are twisted, and a pedestrian bridge falls on a microbus in the Azcapotzalco delegation. -
First two cases of Coronavirus confirmed
The first two cases of Coronavirus in Mexico have been confirmed: a 35-year-old Italian resident of Mexico City and a citizen of the state of Hidalgo who was in the state of Sinaloa. Both had recently traveled to Italy.