Honduras

Some of the key events about Honduras

• 1502

  The first European expedition reached the coast of Honduras
• 1502

  Indigenous populations were decimated by diseases brought by European colonizers
• 1821

  Honduras gained independence from Spain
• 1821

  Honduras gained independence but remained economically and politically unstable
• 1876

  The first railway line in Honduras was inaugurated
• 1911

  U.S. companies gained control of Honduras' banana industry, leading to economic exploitation
• 1924

  The United Fruit Company established banana plantations, boosting the economy
• 1955

  Honduras joined the United Nations
• 1969

  Honduras qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time
• 1969

  The "Soccer War" with El Salvador resulted in thousands of casualties
• 1974

  Hurricane Fifi devastated the country, killing an estimated 8,000 people
• 1982

  A new constitution was adopted, marking a return to civilian rule
• 1998

  Honduras became a member of the World Trade Organization
• 1998

  Hurricane Mitch caused widespread destruction, leaving over 5,000 dead and 1.5 million homeless
• 2006

  The Honduran Congress ratified the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement
• 2009

  A military coup ousted the democratically elected president, leading to political turmoil
• 2011

  Honduras was named the world's most dangerous country due to its high homicide rate
• 2017

  Allegations of electoral fraud sparked violent protests following the presidential election
• 2020

  Honduras launched its first satellite into space
• 2020

  Hurricanes Eta and Iota caused severe flooding and landslides, affecting over 4 million people

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