Nicaragua

Some of the key events about Nicaragua

• 1502

  Spanish colonization of Nicaragua began, leading to centuries of exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples
• 1821

  Nicaragua gained independence from Spain
• 1821

  Nicaragua gained independence from Spain but remained politically unstable
• 1855

  American filibuster William Walker briefly seized control of Nicaragua, causing widespread destruction
• 1893

  A progressive liberal government implemented significant social and economic reforms
• 1912

  The United States occupied Nicaragua, beginning a long period of military interventions
• 1931

  A devastating earthquake destroyed much of Managua, killing thousands
• 1936

  The Somoza family dictatorship began, lasting for over four decades
• 1956

  The first television station in Nicaragua began broadcasting
• 1972

  A major earthquake led to widespread international aid and reconstruction efforts
• 1972

  Another major earthquake struck Managua, killing thousands and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless
• 1978

  The Nicaraguan Revolution began, leading to years of violent conflict
• 1979

  The Sandinista revolution brought an end to the Somoza family dictatorship
• 1984

  The United States imposed a trade embargo on Nicaragua, severely damaging its economy
• 1990

  Nicaragua held its first democratic elections in decades
• 1998

  Hurricane Mitch caused widespread destruction and thousands of deaths in Nicaragua
• 2006

  Nicaragua became the first country to ratify the Central America Free Trade Agreement
• 2010

  The country achieved universal primary education, a major Millennium Development Goal
• 2015

  Nicaragua began construction on an inter-oceanic canal to rival Panama's
• 2021

  Nicaragua became the first Central American country to launch a satellite into Earth's orbit

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