On January 10,1985 ; Sandinista Daniel Ortega becomes president of Nicaragua and vows to continue the transformation to socialism source
On January 10,1985 ; Sandinista Daniel Ortega becomes president of Nicaragua and vows to continue the transformation to socialism
On April 11.1856 ; Battle of Rivas: Juan Santamaría burns down the hostel where William Walker's filibusters are holed up. source
On April 11.1856 ; Battle of Rivas: Juan Santamaría burns down the hostel where William Walker's filibusters are holed up.
On July 25.1824 ; Costa Rica annexes Guanacaste from Nicaragua. source
On July 25.1824 ; Costa Rica annexes Guanacaste from Nicaragua.
On August 5.1989 ; General elections are held in Nicaragua with the Sandinista National Liberation Front winning a majority. source
On August 5.1989 ; General elections are held in Nicaragua with the Sandinista National Liberation Front winning a majority.
On September 2.1992 ; An earthquake in Nicaragua kills at least 116 people. source
On September 2.1992 ; An earthquake in Nicaragua kills at least 116 people.
On December 23.1972 ; A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the Nicaraguan capital of Managua killing more than 10,000. source
On December 23.1972 ; A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the Nicaraguan capital of Managua killing more than 10,000.
