El calendario del mundo

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El calendario del mundo

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January 13, 1846January 13, 1846

The Mexican war with the US begins.The Mexican war with the US begins.

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February 15, 1898February 15, 1898

The Maine explodes in Havana harbor, sparking the Spanish-American War.

The Maine explodes in Havana harbor, sparking the Spanish-American War.

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March 4, 1519March 4, 1519

Cortes lands in Mexico.

Cortes lands in Mexico.

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April 8, 1513April 8, 1513

Ponce de Leon sets foot on Florida, claiming it for Spain.

Ponce de Leon sets foot on Florida, claiming it for Spain.

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May 20, 1513May 20, 1513

Christopher Columbus dies at Valladolid, Spain at the estimated age of 55.

Christopher Columbus dies at Valladolid, Spain at the estimated age of 55.

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June 20, 1980June 20, 1980

Roberto Durán of Panama wins a 15-round decision over Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal to win the world welterweight title.

Roberto Durán of Panama wins a 15-round decision over Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal to win the world welterweight title.

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Sugar Ray Leonard Roberto DuránSugar Ray Leonard Roberto Durán

July 26, 1952July 26, 1952

Evita Perón dies in Buenos Aires at 33.

Evita Perón dies in Buenos Aires at 33.

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August 18, 1934August 18, 1934

Famous baseball player Robereto Clemente is born in Puerto Rico.

Famous baseball player Robereto Clemente is born in Puerto Rico.

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September 25, 1951September 25, 1951

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is born.

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is born.

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October 4, 1824October 4, 1824

Mexico becomes a republic and assumes its present name.

Mexico becomes a republic and assumes its present name.

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November 16, 1532November 16, 1532

The Inca leader Atahualpa is taken hostage in the Spanish camp of Pizarro.

The Inca leader Atahualpa is taken hostage in the Spanish camp of Pizarro.

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December 2, 1961December 2, 1961

Fidel Castro abolishes democracy in Cuba.

Fidel Castro abolishes democracy in Cuba.

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He resigns in 2008He resigns in 2008