Francisco Macias Nguema By jThomas2023 Jan 1, 1924 Macias is born Francisco Macias Nguema is born in Spanish Guinea (present-day Equatorial Guinea). Oct 12, 1968 Equatorial Guinea gains independence Equatorial Guinea is granted independence from Spain and Nguema assumes power. Sep 29, 1979 Death Macias is executed by firing squad for his crimes.