Spain
Some of the key events about Spain
- 711The Umayyad conquest of Hispania began, introducing Islamic culture and architecture to the Iberian Peninsula
- 711Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula began, ending Visigothic rule
- 1348The Black Death pandemic reached Spain, causing widespread death and social upheaval
- 1478The Spanish Inquisition was established, leading to religious persecution and forced conversions
- 1492The Reconquista was completed, unifying Spain under Christian rule
- 1492The Alhambra Decree expelled Jews from Spain, causing a significant loss of population and cultural heritage
- 1519The first circumnavigation of the globe was initiated, funded by the Spanish Crown
- 1605The first part of "Don Quixote", considered the first modern novel, was published
- 1701The War of Spanish Succession began, resulting in Spain's loss of European territories and global influence
- 1808Napoleon's forces invaded Spain, triggering the Peninsular War and years of conflict
- 1812The Spanish Constitution of 1812, one of Europe's most liberal at the time, was adopted
- 1876The Royal Spanish Football Federation was founded, leading to the development of Spain's renowned football culture
- 1898Spain lost its last major colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines) in the Spanish-American War
- 1931The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed, bringing democratic reforms and women's suffrage
- 1936The Spanish Civil War broke out, leading to three years of brutal conflict and hundreds of thousands of deaths
- 1939Francisco Franco established a dictatorship, suppressing political opposition and regional autonomy for decades
- 1975Spain transitioned to democracy following the end of Franco's dictatorship
- 1986Spain joined the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union
- 1992Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Spain's modernization and cultural richness to the world
- 2008Spain entered a severe economic crisis, with high unemployment and austerity measures impacting millions
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