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The Classical Period for the ancient Mayan, Zapotecan and Teotihuacán people. Temples are built such as Chichenitzà and many more. 300 A.D.
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In the events above you will be able to learn about Mexico's history throught 300-200.
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The Aztec sport somewhat like soccer is created. It starts to influence all around what today is called Mexico
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Hernan Cortez and his Spanish conquistadors ovethrew the Aztec Empire and killing the last Aztec empire Cuahtèmoc.
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Juárez was born on March 21, 1806, in the Oaxaca village of San Pablo Gueletao. His parents, members of the Zapotec tribe prevalent in Oaxaca, were small farmers. Benito Juarez was born in 1806 he was very poor he cared more for political power that riches.
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Mexico's begins the fight for indipendance.
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The fight for indipendance ends and Mexico becomes a free country.
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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. 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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Battle of Puebla. The Cinco de Mayo holiday honors this national army defeat of French invaders.
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The Mexican Revolution begins when citizens rise up against oppressive rulers. A new constitution is adopted in 1917.
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Octavio Paz was born in Mexico City on March 24 1914 in the 1990's he was awarded the Noble Prize of Literature.
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Mexico City hosts the first Olympic Games ever held in Latin America.
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An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 strikes Mexico City. Nearly 10,000 people are killed.
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A violent rebellion breaks out in Chiapas. Unrest continues today.