Bandera de guatemala

The History of Guatemala

By Tuvi111

  • Cerro in the Ermita is constructed

    Cerro in the Ermita is constructed
    The cerro in the Ermita is constructed. Is a very important religious place for Guatemala.

  • La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion

    La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion
    The foundation of "La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion" is done in this date.

  • Independence

    Independence
    The Independence of Guatemala happens in September 15, 1821. This is something very important for us.

  • Guatemalan Division

    Guatemalan Division
    The Constituent Assembly divides Guatemala into seven departments: Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, Escuintla, Mita, Chiquimula, and Verapaz.

  • Ydigoras Fuentes

    Ydigoras Fuentes
    General José Miguel Ramón Ydígoras Fuentes, who served as president from March 2, 1958 to March 31, 1963, is born in Retalhuleu.

  • Ubico

    Ubico
    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.

  • Revolucion del 20 de Octubre

    Revolucion del 20 de Octubre
    The revolucion of the 20 of October happens with Jorge Ubico of president. An attempt to overthrow him,

  • Earthquake

    Earthquake
    The giant earthquake of 1976 in Guatemala leaves many deaths. Most houses were of clay, thus, causing lots of damage.

  • Peace Agreements

    Peace Agreements
    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.