Timeline of Mexico and Guatemala
1517- Spanish first contact with Mexico. 1524- Spanish first contact with Guatemala 1725- Rafael Antonio Castellanos, Guatemalan classical composer is born 1821- Rafael Antonio Castellanos dies - Sept 16 Spain recognizes Mexican independence with the Treaty of Cordoba, three weeks later, Guatemala also wins its freedom from Spain. - Marimba declared as Guatemala’s national instrument. 1840- Guatemala became Independent from Mexico. 1868- Juventino Rosas, Mexican composer, violinist, band leader, is born. 1882- Manuel Maria Ponce, composer, pianist, is born. 1877- Jesus Castillo, Guatemalan composer is born. 1887- Guatemala’s national anthem is composed. 1888- Juventino Rosas published his most famous work “Sobre las Olas.” 1891- Ricardo Castillo, Guatemalan composer is born. 1894- Juventino Rosas dies. 1910- Mexican Revolution begins. 1912- Manuel Maria Ponce composed his most famous work “Estrellita.” 1917- End of Mexican Revolution. 1933- Joaquin Orellana, Guatemalan composer, is born. 1946- Jesus Castillo dies. 1948- Manuel Maria Ponce dies. 1950- Guatemala’s first democratic constitution and a presidential election. 1966- Ricardo Castillo dies. |