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Nov 6, 1519
Hernan Cortez
Hernan Cortes conquers central Mexico. -
Dec 12, 1531
The Virgin of Guadalupe Fiesta
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. -
Jose Maria Morelos
The Spanish suppress the independence movement in Mexico with the capture and execution of its leader, Jose Maria Morelos -
Adam-Onis Treaty
U.S.-Mexico boundary established by Spain and the United States. -
Treaty of Cordoba
Spain recognizes Mexican independence with the Treaty of Cordoba -
Mexcican Independence from Spain
Mexico wins independence from Spain. -
Texas Colonization
Mexico permits Stephen F. Austin to start Texas colonization. -
Mexico Republic
Mexico becomes a republic. -
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Antonio López de Santa Anna begins the first of five spells as president of Mexico. -
Texas independence from Mexico
Texas declares its independence from Mexico. Mexicans and Texans battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto. -
U.S declares war on Mexico
The U.S. Mexico war begins -
Los Niños Heroes
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. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brings the U.S.-Mexican War to an end. -
Mexica cession
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. -
Benito Juarez
The Liberals recover Mexico City and elect Benito Juarez as president. -
Cinco de Mayo
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 Emperor Maximiliano
The Civil War ended, the United States sent troops to the border, the French withdrew and Maximilian is executed at Querétaro. -
The Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution begins when citizens rise up against oppressive rulers. -
Constitution Day
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. -
Día de la Raza
This day celebrates Columbus' arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican race.
