20th century in Spain

BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY

Dec 10, 1898

The history of Spain in the 20th century begins after the military defeat in 1898 at the hands of the US, which meant the loss of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

1902

May 17, 1902

King Alfonso XIII comes of age and assumes the functions of his office.

WORLD WAR I

Jul 28, 1914

Lasts from 1914-1918. Spain remains neutral.

1921

Jul 22, 1921

Military disaster in Morocco.

1923-1930

Sep 13, 1923

Dictatorship of General Primo de Rivera.

1931

Dec 8, 1931

8th of december King Alfonso XIII abdicates.
14th of april a Second Republic was proclaimed and Alcalá Zamora becomes president.

1936

Jul 17, 1936

The leftist Popular Front wins the elections so Manuel Azaña becomes president, the military revolts and the Civil War begins.

1939-1975

Apr 1, 1939

1939 The Civil War ends with Franco's victory and in 1939-1975 a Franciscan dictatorship begins.

1939-1945

Jun 10, 1940

World War II begins. Spain remains neutral, supporting the Axis.

1953

1953

Spain allows the creation of US military bases on Spanish soil.

1955

Dec 14, 1955

Spain enters the United Nations.

1959

Jul 31, 1959

Foundation of ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna: "Basque Land and Freedom")

1975

Nov 22, 1975

Franco dies and Juan Carlos I is crowned King of Spain.

1975-1982

Jul 3, 1976

Transition to democracy. Centrist Adolfo Suárez becomes president

1978

Dec 29, 1978

The democratic constitution is ratified in a referendum.

1982

Oct 28, 1982

The socialist Felipe González wins the elections.

1985

Jun 12, 1985

Spain joins the European Economic Community.

1992

Jul 25, 1992

Olympic Games in Barcelona. Universal Exhibition in Seville.

1994

Apr 19, 1994

The conservative José María Aznar is elected president.

2004

Mar 14, 2004

After the attacks of 11-3, José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero is elected president