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Events of the history of Guatemala.

By Nicolle Rebuli

  • Foundation of "Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala"

    Foundation of "Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala"
    On January 31st, 1676 the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, the third university founded in America.

  • Independence

    Independence
    Every September 15th, we celebrate the independence of Guatemala from Spain.

  • Absolute independence of Guatemala

    Absolute independence of Guatemala
    after the independence of Spain, Guatemala made an annexion to Mexico and then achuieved its absolute independence.

  • Guatemala as a Republic

    Guatemala as a Republic
    On this date, Guatemala was finally recognized as an independent Republic.

  • October Revolution

    October Revolution
    Jorge Ubico was taken off from power of the presidency.

  • Start of the civil war

    Start of the civil war
    An inner war started between the army and the guerrilla.

  • Earthquake of 1976

    Earthquake of 1976
    an earthquake hit the country and caused several big damages.

  • Constitution

    Constitution
    The actual Constitution of the country was emited on 1985.

  • Signing of the Peace Agreements

    Signing of the Peace Agreements
    During the government of Alvaro Arzu, peace was signed after 36 years of inner war.

  • Annexation to Mexico

    Annexation to Mexico
    Guatemala thought it was still not able to be a country on its won so it joined Mexico.