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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
1500's
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Jan 29, 1502
Rodrigo de Bastida
Spanish explorer, Rodrigo de Bastida, visits Panama -
Jan 29, 1503
Panama city
Panama city founded. -
Jan 29, 1509
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus built a garisson at the mouth of Rio Belen. -
Period: to
1600-1700
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Pirate Henry Morgan
Pirate Henry Morgan defeated Spanish defenders ,captured Panama. -
Admiral Edward Vernon
Admiral Edward Vernon captured Spanish city Portbello, Panama. -
Period: to
1800-1900
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Panama's Independence
Panama becomes independent of Spain. -
City of Colon founded
City of Colon founded as Isthmus of Panama became route for California gold rush. -
Period: to
Rebelion
number of attacks, staged for independence. -
Panama true Independence
Panama splits from Columbia, fully Independent. -
Theodore Roosvelt visits
Theodore Roosvelt visits Panama first official visit outside of the U.S.
