Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world. It is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft). The city has 16 boroughs or demarcaciones territoriales, which are in turn divided into neighborhoods or colonias.
Some of the key events about Mexico City
- 1325The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was founded on an island in Lake Texcoco
- 1521The Spanish conquest led to the establishment of Mexico City on the ruins of Tenochtitlan
- 1521The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan fell to Spanish conquistadors, marking the end of the Aztec Empire
- 1629A devastating flood submerged much of the city, lasting for five years and causing widespread destruction
- 1692A major riot erupted due to food shortages, resulting in the burning of the viceregal palace
- 1824Mexico City was officially designated as the capital of the newly independent nation of Mexico
- 1847U.S. forces captured Mexico City during the Mexican-American War
- 1910The Mexican Revolution began, with Mexico City playing a central role in the conflict
- 1910The Mexican Revolution began, leading to a decade of violence and instability in the city
- 1957A major earthquake struck Mexico City, causing significant damage and loss of life
- 1968Mexico City hosted the Summer Olympics, becoming the first Latin American city to do so
- 1968Government forces violently suppressed student protests in the Tlatelolco massacre
- 1985Despite a devastating earthquake, the city demonstrated remarkable resilience and solidarity in recovery efforts
- 1985A catastrophic earthquake devastated Mexico City, killing thousands and destroying numerous buildings
- 1987The historic center of Mexico City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 1994The Zapatista uprising in Chiapas led to political tensions and protests in the capital
- 1997Mexico City held its first democratic mayoral election
- 2000The Torre Mayor, then the tallest building in Latin America, was completed
- 2017A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mexico City, causing widespread damage and hundreds of casualties
- 2018Mexico City was named the World Design Capital, recognizing its creative and cultural contributions
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