October 19, 1469★★★★★
Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
The marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile later unites their crowns, laying the foundation of a unified Spain.
DynastyPolitics· Spain
Timeline
8 events15th century
- March 31, 1492★★★★★
Alhambra Decree expels Jews from Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella order the Jews of Castile and Aragon to convert or leave their kingdoms.
ReligionPolitics· Spain
16th century
- 1571★★★★★
Spanish establish Manila
Miguel López de Legazpi takes Manila and makes it the capital of the Spanish Philippines.
Politics· Philippines, Spain
19th century
- July 9, 1816★★★★★
Argentine Declaration of Independence
The Congress of Tucumán declares the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata independent from Spain.
RevolutionPolitics· Argentina, Spain - September 27, 1821★★★★★
Mexico achieves independence from Spain
The Army of the Three Guarantees enters Mexico City, ending over a decade of war and three centuries of Spanish rule.
RevolutionPolitics· Mexico, Spain - June 12, 1898★★★★★
Philippine Declaration of Independence
Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims the independence of the Philippines from Spain at Kawit, Cavite.
RevolutionPolitics· Philippines, Spain
20th century
- November 20, 1975★★★★★
Death of Franco and Spain's transition to democracy
Dictator Francisco Franco dies; Juan Carlos I becomes king and Spain begins its transition to democracy.
DeathPolitics· Spain - November 1, 1993★★★★★
European Union established by the Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty enters into force, formally establishing the European Union and laying the groundwork for a single currency.
TreatyPolitics· Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Portugal