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Oct 12, 1502
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus became The first European to visit the coast of Central America. -
Feb 7, 1522
Gil Gonzalez de Avilac
Gil Gonzalez de Avila led the first Spanish explorers to establish colonies what is now Nicaragua. -
William Walker
American William Walker becomes involved in the civil war and seizes control of Nicaragua, declares himself president, and legalizes slavery. -
General José Santos Zelaya
General José Santos Zelaya takes control of the country, setting up a dictatorship and keeping a relationship with the United States. -
General José Santos Zelaya
A revolt breaks out and Zelaya is removed from power. -
Augusto César Sandino
Augusto César Sandino launches attacks on U.S. troops, hoping that they will leave. -
General Anastasio Somoza
General Anastasio Somoza orders Sandino to be killed. -
General Somoza
General Somoza becomes president. -
Denis Martinez
Denis Martinez became the first Nicaraguan to play Major League Baseball. -
Pedro Joaquin Chamorro
Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, is murdered, sparking a spike and uniting many Nicaraguans with the FSLN.