Mexico's History By facebooker_100001426474108 Apr 1, 1519 Hernan Cortes arrives in Mexico In early spring, Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico. May 20, 1520 The Temple Massacre Aztecs Dec 31, 1521 Mexico Claimed in the name of Spain Not exact date, just year. May 8, 1753 Miguel Hidalgo Born Sep 16, 1810 Mexico declares independence Jul 30, 1811 Miguel Hidalgo's Death Sep 27, 1821 End of Mexico's War of Independence Mar 2, 1836 Texas Writes Declaration of Independence Apr 25, 1846 Start of Mexican American War Feb 2, 1848 Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo signed Jul 20, 1876 Santa Anna's Death Mar 9, 1916 Pacho Villa attacks U.S failure, but increased popularity