Honduras

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Heart of Central America
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60 Moments
1990
Rafael Callejas introduces neo-liberal economic policies as new president.
1989
Assassination of General Alvarez in Tegucigalpa
1986
Jose Azcona del Hoyo: Liberal Party President with One-Term Limit.
1982
Roberto Suazo Cordova elected President: End of Military Rule
1975
1974
1969
Football War starts, causing brief conflict between Honduras and El Salvador.
1954
1950
Central Bank's Formation in Historical Context
1945
Honduras Joins United Nations as Founding Member
1936
1895
Treaty of Amapala Resolves Border Disputes
1876
General José María Medina sworn in as President of Honduras
1862
1838
1830
Francisco Morazán Elected President of the Central American Federation
1827
Struggle at La Trinidad.
1821
Integration into Central American Federation
Honduras declares independence from Spain
1634
Construction of the Fortress of San Cristóbal in Gracias, a significant Spanish colonial military structure
1578
Settlement of Tegucigalpa by Spanish authorities
1542
1537
Comayagua named first capital of Honduras by Spanish authorities
1524
Spanish Conquistadors in Honduras
1502
Discovery of Bay Islands by Christopher Columbus during the fourth voyage.
1425
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Mayan Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan
0571
Construction of the Rosalila Temple: A Vital Mayan Structure