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Oct 14, 600
Arrival
The first people arrive in Mexico. They speak Nahautl. -
Jan 14, 1200
The Valley of Mexico
Aztecs arrive in the valley of Mexico. -
Oct 14, 1200
The Valley of Mexico
The Aztecs arrive in the valley of Mexico -
Oct 14, 1299
Tizapan
The Aztecs settle in Tizapan. -
Oct 14, 1325
Tenochtitlan
The city of Tenochtitlan is founded. It will later be the capitol of the Aztec Empire -
Oct 14, 1350
Water Canals
The Aztecs work together to build water canals for transportation. -
Oct 14, 1375
Acamapichtli
Acamapichtli is the first ruler of the Aztecs. He is referred to as "the speaker". -
Oct 14, 1390
Temple
The first Aztec temple is built. -
Oct 14, 1390
Temple
The first Aztec temple is built -
Oct 14, 1492
Columbus
Christopher Colombus hits land in the New World. -
Oct 14, 1502
Montezuma II
The most famous Aztec king, Montezuma II, comes into power -
Oct 14, 1517
Comet
A "shooting star" is seen in the sky. It is regarded as a sign of impending doom -
Oct 14, 1519
Cortes
Explorer Cortes hits land at the Yucatan Peninsula