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The cerro in the Ermita is constructed. Is a very important religious place for Guatemala.
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The foundation of "La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion" is done in this date.
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The Independence of Guatemala happens in September 15, 1821. This is something very important for us.
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The Constituent Assembly divides Guatemala into seven departments: Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, Escuintla, Mita, Chiquimula, and Verapaz.
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General José Miguel Ramón Ydígoras Fuentes, who served as president from March 2, 1958 to March 31, 1963, is born in Retalhuleu.
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Guatemala dictator Jorge Ubico murders hundreds of labor leaders and students for allegedly attempting to overthrow him. Ubico repressed all opposition and censored the press.
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The revolucion of the 20 of October happens with Jorge Ubico of president. An attempt to overthrow him,
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The giant earthquake of 1976 in Guatemala leaves many deaths. Most houses were of clay, thus, causing lots of damage.
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Firma de los Acuerdos de paz el 29 de diciembre (Alvaro Arzu Irigoyen 1996 – 2000) los acuerdos habian sido negociados desde antes por Ramiro de Leon Carpio.
