Timeline: Guatemala | Timetoast

Jan 1, 1500

Marimba brought to Guatemala by afro-Caribbean slaves

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Jan 1, 1524

Introduction of first liturgical chant and polyphony

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Jan 1, 1821

Guatemala gains independence from Spain

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Jan 1, 1822

Guatemala joins the Mexican empire

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Jan 1, 1839

Guatemala becomes fully independent

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Jan 1, 1839

José Rafael Carrera y Turcios becomes first president

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Jan 1, 1877

Jesus Castillo was born

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Jan 1, 1891

Ricardo Castillo was born

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Jan 1, 1896

National anthem adopted in 1896

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Mar 9, 1933

Joaquin M. Orellana was born

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Jan 1, 1946

Jesus Castillo dies

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Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Jan 1, 1996

Guatemalan Civil war

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Jan 1, 1966

Ricardo Castillo dies

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Mar 9, 1996

Peace Accord signed

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