Honduras
Heart of Central America
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1990
Final Contras Depart, Ending Nicaraguan Presence in Honduras
Jan-1990
Rafael Callejas introduces neo-liberal economic policies as new president.
24-Feb-1989
Central American Presidents Agree on Demobilisation of Nicaragaguan Contras
25-Jan-1989
Assassination of General Alvarez in Tegucigalpa
27-Jan-1986
Jose Azcona del Hoyo: Liberal Party President with One-Term Limit.
27-Jan-1982
Roberto Suazo Cordova elected President: End of Military Rule
22-Apr-1975
A coup brings Colonel Melgar Castro to power in Honduras.
18-Sep-1974
Hurricane Fifi wreaks havoc in Honduras.
14-Jul-1969
Football War starts, causing brief conflict between Honduras and El Salvador.
Apr-1954
United Fruit Company workers' Strike Sparks Labor Movement
01-Jul-1950
Central Bank's Formation in Historical Context
17-Dec-1945
Honduras Joins United Nations as Founding Member
1936
Constitution Amended for Presidential Reelection
20-Jun-1895
Treaty of Amapala Resolves Border Disputes
12-Aug-1876
General José María Medina sworn in as President of Honduras
12-Jun-1862
End of War of Reform: Liberal Army Surrenders
05-Nov-1838
Independence from Central American Federation
16-Sep-1830
Francisco Morazán Elected President of the Central American Federation
11-Nov-1827
Struggle at La Trinidad.
15-Sep-1821
Integration into Central American Federation
15-Sep-1821
Honduras declares independence from Spain
1634
Construction of the Fortress of San Cristóbal in Gracias, a significant Spanish colonial military structure
29-Sep-1578
Settlement of Tegucigalpa by Spanish authorities
20-Nov-1542
Colonial Legal Structure in Central America's Establishing the Real Audiencia of Guatemala and Honduras
1537
Comayagua named first capital of Honduras by Spanish authorities
1524
Spanish Conquistadors in Honduras
30-Jul-1502
Discovery of Bay Islands by Christopher Columbus during the fourth voyage.
1425
The Lenca Kingdom - a notable Honduran indigenous civilization.
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Mayan Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan
0571
Construction of the Rosalila Temple: A Vital Mayan Structure
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