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Hernan Cortes conquers central Mexico.
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On this day people from all parts of Mexico make their way to Mexico's chief religious center at the Basilica of the Virgen of Guadalupe.
Today, tens of thousands of people travel to Mexico City to visit the place where the Virgin appeared to the Mexican People. The holiday is a national fiesta that includes traditional music and fun attractions. -
The Spanish suppress the independence movement in Mexico with the capture and execution of its leader, Jose Maria Morelos
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U.S.-Mexico boundary established by Spain and the United States.
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Spain recognizes Mexican independence with the Treaty of Cordoba
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Mexico wins independence from Spain.
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Mexico permits Stephen F. Austin to start Texas colonization.
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Mexico becomes a republic.
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Antonio López de Santa Anna begins the first of five spells as president of Mexico.
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Texas declares its independence from Mexico. Mexicans and Texans battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto.
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The U.S. Mexico war begins
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Heros of the Mexican-American War 1847. The President of Mexico commemorates their sacrifice at a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to Los Niños Héroes in Chapultepec Park.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brings the U.S.-Mexican War to an end.
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The U.S. wins the Mexican-American War and gains Mexican territory. The land includes what are now Nevada and Utah, plus parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado.
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The Liberals recover Mexico City and elect Benito Juarez as president.
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France, Britain, and Spain attempt to force Benito Juarez’s government to repay debts owed.
On May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), mestizo and Zapotec soldiers defeat the French army in the Battle of Puebla. -
The Civil War ended, the United States sent troops to the border, the French withdrew and Maximilian is executed at Querétaro.
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The Mexican Revolution begins when citizens rise up against oppressive rulers.
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The Mexican Constitution was drafted in Santiago de Querétaro by a Constitutional Convention during the Mexican Revolution. It was approved by the Mexican Constitutional Congress on February 5, 1917, with Venustiano Carranza serving as the first president under its terms.
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This day celebrates Columbus' arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican race.
