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Timeline Of Holguín
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Holguín, Cuba. Prior to 20th century * 1720 ** Settlement established (approximate date). ** Plaza de Armas (square) laid out. * 1751 - Holguin becomes a city. * 1752 - Jurisdicción de Holguín established. * 1760 - Hospital de San Juan de Dios built. * 1809 - San Jose Church built. * 1820 - San Isidore Church built. * 1868 ** October 30: City taken by rebel mambises at start of the Ten Years' War. ** December 6: Spanish in power again. * 1872 - December 19: City taken by Cuban forces. * 1893 - Railway begins operating between port of Gibara and Holguin. * 1895 - ''El Eco de Holguin'' newspaper begins publication. * 1899 - Population: 6,054 city; 34,506 district; 327,715 province. 20th century * 1907 - Population: 7,592 city; 50,224 municipality; 455,086 province. * 1916 - Statue of Calixto García erected in Parque Calixto Garcia. * 1962 - '' Ahora'' newspaper begins publication. * 1966 - Population: 91,000. * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holguín
Holguín () is a municipality and city in Cuba, and the capital of Province of Holguín. After Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey, it is the fourth largest city in Cuba. History Before Columbus, the Taino people settled in huts made from royal palm in the Holguin area later urbanized by the Spanish; their artifacts are shown at the local Holguin La Periquera museum. The settlement was founded in 1523 on land donated by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar to Captain Francisco García Holguín, a Spanish military officer. Holguin added his maternal surname to the name of the town, giving it the name San Isidoro de Holguín. Prior to 1976, Holguín was located in the province of Oriente. Before Pope Francis's visit to the United States, in September 2015, he visited Cuba, and one of his stops was at the Diocese of Holguín to, among other things, commemorate the location where Christopher Columbus landed. Geography The municipality is divided into ''repartos'' or barrios. The ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations Statistics Division
The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), formerly the United Nations Statistical Office, serves under the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) as the central mechanism within the Secretariat of the United Nations to supply the statistical needs and coordinating activities of the global statistical system. The Division is overseen by the United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, as the apex entity of the global statistical system and highest decision making body for coordinating international statistical activities. It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. The Division compiles and disseminates global statistical information, develops standards and norms for statistical activities, and supports countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. The Division regularly publishes data updates, including the Statistical Yearbook and World Statistics Pocketbook, and books a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca J
Rebecca, ; Syriac: , ) from the Hebrew (lit., 'connection'), from Semitic root , 'to tie, couple or join', 'to secure', or 'to snare') () appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of Milcah and Nahor, the brother of Abraham. Rebecca and Isaac were one of the four couples that some believe are buried in the Cave of the Patriarchs, the other three being Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and Jacob and Leah. Early life After the Binding of Isaac, Sarah died. After taking care of her burial, Abraham went about finding a wife for his son Isaac, who was already 37 years old. He commanded his servant (whom the Torah commentators identify as Eliezer of Damascus) to journey to his birthplace of Aram Naharaim to select a bride from his own family, rather than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Wikipedia
The Spanish Wikipedia ( es, Wikipedia en español) is a Spanish-language edition of Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia. It has articles. Started in May 2001, it reached 100,000 articles on March 8, 2006 and 1,000,000 articles on May 16, 2013. It is the -largest Wikipedia as measured by the number of articles and has the 4th-most edits. It also ranks 12th in terms of depth among Wikipedias. History In February 2002, Larry Sanger wrote an e-mail to a mailing list stating that Bomis was considering selling advertisements on Wikipedia. Edgar Enyedy, a user on the Spanish Wikipedia, criticized the proposal. Jimmy Wales and Sanger responded by saying that they did not immediately plan to implement advertisements, but Enyedy began establishing a fork. Enciclopedia Libre was established by February 26, 2002. Enyedy persuaded most of the Spanish Wikipedians into going to the fork. By the end of 2002, over 10,000 articles were posted on the new site, and the Spanish Wikipedia was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Santiago De Cuba
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Santiago, Cuba. Prior to 20th century * 1514 - August: Santiago de Cuba founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. * 1518 - Roman Catholic diocese of Baracoa established. * 1522 ** Capital of Cuba relocated to Santiago from Baracoa. ** Coat of arms granted. ** Santiago de Cuba Cathedral named as a cathedral by Pope Adrian VI. * 1526 - Fire. * 1535 - Fire. * 1553 - Santiago was occupied and plundered by French corsairs. * 1603 - Sacked by English pirates. * 1607 - Capital of Cuba relocated from Santiago to Havana. * 1613 - Fire. * 1638 - Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca (fort) construction begins. * 1662 - British military force from Jamaica occupied and plundered the town. * 1722 - San Basilio el Magno seminary established. * 1741 - A British squadron from Jamaica and operated unsuccessfully against Santiago. * 1755 - Population: 15,471. * 1767 - 11 June: Earthquake. * 1774 - Population: 18,374. * 1787 - Sociedad Ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Matanzas
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Matanzas, Cuba. Prior to 20th century * 1693 - City laid out. * 1694 - Ayuntamiento (town council) established. * 1813 - Francisco Camero sets up first publishing business in Matanzas. * 1815 - Mantanzas becomes capital of its department. * 1818 - Custom house built. * 1835 - Public library established. * 1844 ** executed. ** Hurricane occurs. * 1846 - Hurricane occurs. * 1853 - William R. King takes the oath for Vice President of the United States in Matanzas. * 1863 - Sauto Theater opens. * 1870 - Hermitage of Monteserrate established on hill near city. * 1873 - Matanzas Baseball Club formed. * 1880 - November: International exhibition held in Matanzas. * 1884 - ''El Correo de Matanzas'' newspaper begins publication. * 1892 - Population: 27,000. * 1894 - El Club de Ciclistas de Matanzas active (bicycle club) (approximate date). * 1899 - Population: 36,374. * 1900 - ''El Heraldo Espanol'' newspaper begins publication ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Havana
The following is a timeline of the history of Havana, Cuba. Prior to 18th century * 1514 – Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds settlement. * 1519 - Current location of the city * 1537 – Town sacked. * 1555 – Town sacked by Jacques de Sores. * 1577 – Castillo de la Real Fuerza built. * 1578 – Church of Santo Domingo built. * 1589 – Governor's residence relocated to Havana from Santiago de Cuba. * 1591 – Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis built. * 1592 – City status granted. * 1607 – Havana becomes capital of Cuba. * 1608 – San Agustin church built. * 1630 – San Salvador de la Punta Fortress built. * 1640 – Morro Castle built. * 1644 – Convent of Santa Clara founded. * 1648 – Epidemic. * 1668 – construction begins. * 1688 – Recollect Dominicans of Santa Cataline de Siena founded. * 1693 – San Felipe church built. * 1700 ** Discalced Carmelites of Santa Teresa de Jesus founded. ** Santa Catalina church built. 18th century * 1702 – City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Guantánamo
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Guantánamo, Cuba. 19th century * 1741 - An English naval force landed here to attack Santiago. * 1822 - Town established. * 1856 - Ferrocarril de Guantánamo (railway) begins operating (approximate date). * 1899 ** ''La Voz del Pueblo'' newspaper begins publication. ** Population: 7,137 city; 28,063 district; 327,715 province. 20th century * 1903 - U.S. military Guantanamo Bay Naval Base established near city. * 1907 - Population: 14,559 city; 43,300 municipality; 455,086 province. * 1919 ** Teatro Fausto built. ** Population: 68,883. * 1955 - Local MR-26-7 political group active. * 1957 - Teatro Luisa opens. * 1964 - Population: 122,400. * 1998 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Guantánamo-Baracoa established. * 1999 - Population: 208,030 city; 512,300 province. 21st century * 2002 - U.S. military Guantanamo Bay detention camp established near city. * 2014 - Population: 217,978. See also * Guantánamo history (in Spa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Cienfuegos
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Prior to 20th century * 1494 - Christopher Columbus visited Cienfuegos Bay. * 1745 - Castillo de Jagua (fort) built. * 1819 ** April 22: Fernandina de Jagua founded by Luis de Clouet in Spanish colonial Captaincy General of Cuba. ** December: Population: 231. * 1825 - Town "destroyed by a hurricane and rebuilt". * 1829 - Town renamed "Villa de Cienfuegos." * 1831 - Town coat of arms designed. * 1833 - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral first completed. * 1844 - Governor's house built. * 1880 - Cienfuegos becomes a city. * 1890 - Tomás Terry Theatre opens. * 1892 - Population: 27,430. * 1898 ** ''La Correspondencia'' newspaper begins publication. ** Two vessels of the United States fleet under Admiral Schley blockaded the port. * 1899 - Population: 30,038 city; 59,128 district; 356,536 province. 20th century * 1901 - Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos founded. * 1903 ** Roman Catholi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Camagüey
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Camagüey, Cuba. Prior to 20th century * 1528 - Santa María del Puerto Príncipe established by settlers relocating from Caonao, and previously from Punta del Guincho. * 1599 - Convento de San Francisco founded. * 1616 - Fire. * 1617 - Cathedral first built. * 1668 - City raided by Welsh pirate Henry Morgan. * 1720 - San Francisco de Paula monastery rebuilt.. Retrieved September 25, 2016. * 1723 - Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje church built. * 1728 - Hospital de Caridad de San Juan de Dios established. * 1730 - Hospital de Nuestra Senora del Carmen founded. * 1733 - City Hall construction begins. * 1737 - San Lázaro hospital built. * 1741 - Epidemic outbreak. * 1779 - Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (church) built. * 1800 - Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo (Spanish colonial supreme court) relocated to Puerto Principe from Santo Domingo. * 1814 - Future poet Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda born in Puerto Princi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities In Cuba ...
This is a list of cities in Cuba with at least 20,000 inhabitants, listed in descending order. Population data refers to city proper and not to the whole municipality, because they include large rural areas with several villages. All figures are accurate and provincial capitals are shown in bold. See also * List of places in Cuba * Municipalities of Cuba * Provinces of Cuba References External links 2012 population statistics of Cuba {{North America topic, List of cities in Cuba, List of cities in Cities * Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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-Timelines Regional timelines Historical timelines Urban planning cities A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
