Timeline of Honduras

Chronology

14 events spanning the history of Honduras. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1502

   Christopher Columbus lands in Honduras.

   Christopher Columbus lands in Honduras.

2. 1525

   Spain begins conquest of Honduras.

   Spain begins conquest of Honduras.

3. 1539

   Spain succeeds in the conquest of Honduras.

   Spain succeeds in the conquest of Honduras after bitter struggles with the native population.

4. 1810

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.

5. 1821

   Honduras gains independence from Spain.

   Honduras gains independence from Spain.

6. 1821

   Honduras became a part of the Mexican empire.

   Honduras became a part of the Mexican empire.

7. 1823

   Honduras breaks away from Mexico.

   Honduras breaks away from Mexico.

8. 1823

   Honduras becomes part of the United Provinces of Central America

   Honduras becomes part of the United Provinces of Central America, which also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.

9. 1840

   Honduras becomes fully independent.

   Honduras becomes fully independent following the dissolution of the United Provinces of Central America.

10. 1969

    Brief but costly war with El Salvador over heavy immigration and disputed border.

    Brief but costly war with El Salvador over heavy immigration and disputed border.