Dominican Republic

Some of the key events about Dominican Republic

• 1822

  The Haitian occupation of the Dominican Republic began, lasting for 22 years
• 1844

  The Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti
• 1861

  Spain reannexed the Dominican Republic, leading to the Restoration War
• 1865

  The country restored its independence after a brief period of Spanish rule
• 1916

  The first national park, Parque Nacional Armando Bermúdez, was established
• 1916

  The United States occupied the Dominican Republic, controlling it until 1924
• 1929

  The capital city Santo Domingo was rebuilt after being destroyed by a hurricane
• 1930

  The dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo began, lasting for 31 years
• 1937

  The Parsley Massacre resulted in the killing of thousands of Haitians in the Dominican Republic
• 1960

  The assassination of the Mirabal sisters sparked international outrage
• 1961

  The Dominican Republic transitioned to democracy after the end of the Trujillo dictatorship
• 1965

  A constitutional government was restored following a period of civil unrest
• 1965

  A civil war broke out, leading to a second US intervention
• 1975

  A severe economic crisis hit the country, causing widespread poverty
• 1978

  The country held its first free elections in over a decade
• 1990

  The Amber Museum opened in Puerto Plata, showcasing the country's rich amber deposits
• 1998

  Hurricane Georges devastated the country, causing significant damage and loss of life
• 2006

  The Santo Domingo Metro began operations, becoming the first rapid transit system in the Caribbean
• 2010

  A major cholera outbreak affected the Dominican Republic, originating from neighboring Haiti
• 2018

  The Dominican Republic established diplomatic relations with China, opening new economic opportunities

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