Timeline of Events

Spanish Took Over Northern Belize

Dec 13, 1544

Spanish took over northern Belize from the Mayan civilization. This is important to Belize because it changed the ruling.

Famine in Belize

Jun 7, 1627

Famine, plagues of locusts devastated crops, tens of thousands of Maya starved to death; towns abandoned as people left to eat roots in the bush. This was important to Belize since the country had to come up with a way to support its people

Population Decreased

May 11, 1637

Population of Belize nearly became extinct. This is important because it was a massive populaation drop which was a scare to the country since it happened so quickly.

Introduced to Slavery

Aug 17, 1707

Spanish forced Tipu Maya to aid in fight against Itza-Maya; then sold them into slavery. This was important to Belize because from this happening, Belize has become a better country from experiencing this.

Treaty is Formed

Sep 9, 1859

Treaty between Guatemala, Britain defined Belize boundaries. This is important to Belize because a treaty was formed for the better of the countries.

Great Depression

Oct 29, 1929

Caused drop in imports, reduced export prices; government finances collapsed. This was imports to Belize because it was a major part of the history world wide and the country went in a hard time so based from this the country had to rebuild itself

War

Dec 4, 1936

Major war between Maya and Spanish.

Hurricane

Oct 31, 1961

Hurricane Hattie destroyed most of Belize City, killed 307. This was important to Belize because it had to rebuild homes, apartments, and any other buildings that had been damaged.

Border Proposal

Sep 17, 2002

Belize, Guatemala announced proposed border settlement between the two countries. This was important to Belize since there was an oppotunity to better sustain the Belize country.

Earthquake

Jun 28, 2009

Earthquake killed six, injured fourty, collapsed two dozen houses. This was a tragic event thaat occured in Belize history.