Venezuela

Some of the key events about Venezuela

• 1811

  Declaration of independence from Spain was signed
• 1812

  A devastating earthquake struck Caracas, killing thousands and destroying much of the city
• 1830

  Venezuela separated from Gran Colombia, leading to political instability
• 1859

  The Federal War began, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life
• 1902

  The Venezuelan Crisis occurred, leading to a naval blockade by European powers
• 1918

  The Spanish flu pandemic reached Venezuela, causing significant loss of life
• 1922

  Oil was discovered, leading to significant economic growth
• 1947

  Venezuela received its first Nobel Prize in Literature
• 1948

  A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government
• 1950

  The Central University of Venezuela's campus was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
• 1954

  The Caracas Metro, South America's first subway system, began construction
• 1975

  The iron and steel industry was nationalized, boosting the country's industrial sector
• 1983

  The Canaima National Park was established, protecting a vast area of unique biodiversity
• 1983

  The Venezuelan economy crashed on "Black Friday," leading to currency devaluation
• 1989

  The Caracazo riots erupted, resulting in hundreds of deaths
• 1999

  A new constitution was adopted, emphasizing social and economic rights
• 1999

  Massive mudslides in Vargas State killed an estimated 10,000-30,000 people
• 2007

  Venezuela successfully eliminated measles, as certified by the Pan American Health Organization
• 2013

  Venezuela entered a severe economic crisis, leading to hyperinflation and widespread shortages
• 2015

  Venezuela became the first country to eliminate trachoma, a blinding bacterial infection

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