dipity

a quick glimpse at the history of Haiti in the context of the recent earthquake

Created by samwinz on Feb 15, 2010

Last updated: 02/15/10 at 09:39 AM

• Earthquakes devastate Haiti
  Jul 1, 2010 12:00 AM

  Hundreds of thousands feared dead, devastation immeasurable and the focus of the world is on tiny impoverished nation.

• Hurricanes hit Haiti
  Jul 1, 2008 12:00 AM

  Almost 800 people die in hurricanes that destroy thousands of homes
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• Military Coup ousts Aristide
  Jul 1, 1991 12:00 AM

  Aristide seeks exhile in U.S., tens of thousands of Haitians seek exile leaving island by boat and raft.
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• First freely elected president Aristide takes power
  Jul 1, 1990 12:00 AM

  After years of dictatorship, Aristide is elected bringing democracy to Haiti
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• Papa Doc, brutal dictator, takes over
  Jun 30, 1957 11:00 pm

  Family rules for 29 years under brutal repressive regime
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• Papa Doc, brutal dictator, takes over
  Jun 30, 1957 11:00 pm

  Family rules for 29 years under brutal represive regime
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• US Marines Occupy Haiti
  Jul 1, 1915 12:00 am

  
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• Island split into Haiti, Dominican Republic after conflict
  Jul 1, 1844 12:00 pm

  After 30 years of conflict, island is divided into two nations.

• Slaves Sent to Haiti
  Jul 1, 1697 12:00 pm

  First round of African Slaves sent to Haiti by the French to work on cotton, coffee, and sugar cane plantations.
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• Europeans come to Haiti, Western Hemisphere
  Jul 1, 1492 12:00 pm

  Christopher Columbus arrives on island, claims it for Spain