Venezuela
Some of the key events about Venezuela
- 1811Declaration of independence from Spain was signed
- 1812A devastating earthquake struck Caracas, killing thousands and destroying much of the city
- 1830Venezuela separated from Gran Colombia, leading to political instability
- 1859The Federal War began, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life
- 1902The Venezuelan Crisis occurred, leading to a naval blockade by European powers
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic reached Venezuela, causing significant loss of life
- 1922Oil was discovered, leading to significant economic growth
- 1947Venezuela received its first Nobel Prize in Literature
- 1948A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government
- 1950The Central University of Venezuela's campus was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
- 1954The Caracas Metro, South America's first subway system, began construction
- 1975The iron and steel industry was nationalized, boosting the country's industrial sector
- 1983The Canaima National Park was established, protecting a vast area of unique biodiversity
- 1983The Venezuelan economy crashed on "Black Friday," leading to currency devaluation
- 1989The Caracazo riots erupted, resulting in hundreds of deaths
- 1999A new constitution was adopted, emphasizing social and economic rights
- 1999Massive mudslides in Vargas State killed an estimated 10,000-30,000 people
- 2007Venezuela successfully eliminated measles, as certified by the Pan American Health Organization
- 2013Venezuela entered a severe economic crisis, leading to hyperinflation and widespread shortages
- 2015Venezuela became the first country to eliminate trachoma, a blinding bacterial infection
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