SYNCHRONIZED HISTORY. IRL-SPN
1998
Peace Process
Peace Process and Good Friday Agreement.
1994
Protestant Ceasefire
Ceasefire of the Protestant Militias (UVF, UDA, UFF)
1994
IRA ceasefire
Ceasefire of IRA.
1992
Barcelona Olympics, AVE and Expo Sevilla
Olympics in Barcelona, First AVE line (High Speed Train) in Spain Madrid-Seville and a universal exhibition in Seville.
1991
The Birmingham six and the Guilford Four
The Birmingham six and the Guilford four (“In the name of the father ” Film) Unfairly accused are released after fifteen Years in prison.
1990
Mary Robinson Elected
Mary Robinson is elected President of the Republic of Ireland, becoming the first female president.
1988
Gunman kills at Burial
Pro-British Gunman kills 3 attendees at the Burial of three IRA members in Belfast.
1988
IRA killed in Gibraltar
British Army kills three unarmed IRA members in Gibraltar.
1987
British Ambush
British Army ambush and kill eight IRA members and one civilian.
1987
ETA bombing
ETA attacks on Hipercor and the barracks in Zaragoza: 32 killed.
1986
Referendum Divorce
Referendum in Ireland rejects divorce.
1986
Spain in the EEC
Spain joins the EEC.
1982
Ireland Opposes to Sanctions
Ireland opposes to european sanctions against Argentina during the falklands war.
1982
Socialist Goverment
First Socialist goverment of democracy in Spain.
1981
Bobby Sands Dies
Bobby Sands (Sinn Fein) dies in Hunger Strike.
1981
Coup D´Etat Attempt
Coup d´etat attempted by Tejero.
1980
Hunger Strikes
Hunger strikes of IRA prisoners begin.
1977
Fianna Fail re-elected
Liberal nationalist Jack Linch´s Fianna Fail re-elected.
1980
Industrial Reconversion
Industrial reconversion begins with serious labor disputes in shipyards and mines.
1977
First Elections
First general elections in Spain after the Franco regime.
1975
Ceasefire
The IRA accepts a ceasefire that will only last ten months.
1975
Franco dies
Franco dies and the Constitutional Regime begins.
1973
IRA intensifies
IRA steps up the bomb campaign.
1973
ETA attacks
ETA (Terrorist Organization) kills the Spanish president of the Goverment, Luis Carrero Blanco in a bomb attack.
1972
EEC
Ireland enters the EEC.
1972
Spain-USSR trades
Trade protocol between Spain and the USSR.
1972
Bloody Sunday
13 Irish civilians killed by the British Army.
1972
124 Sport
The Legendary SEAT 124 sport is manufactured.
1971
UDA
The protestant militia UDA is born.
1971
Interment
The British goverment retaliates in Northern Ireland.
1971
Dama de Baza
The Dama de Baza sculpture (4th century BC) appears in an archaelogical excavation in Granada.
1969
Battle of the Bogside
The Battle of the Bogside takes place in Derry.
1969
Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos de Borbón is proclaimed Prince of Spain.
1966
“Prince of Donegal”
Walt Disney Launches the “Prince of Donegal” movie based on irish clans struggles and Red Hugh O´Donell.
1966
La 2
The Television channel La 2 of RTVE (Spanish Radio Television) is created.
1963
JFK in Dublin
The President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, of Irish descent, visits Dublin.
1963
USO and CCOO
The workers unions USO and CCOO (Workers Commisions) are created.
1955
Guinness Record
The Guinness Record is created in Dublin, supported by the Guinness Distillery.
1955
Spain in the UN
Spain enters the UN.
1955
United Nations
Ireland joins the League of Nations.
1955
SEAT
The First SEAT Factory is founded.
1951
De Valera in Derry
De Valera visits Derry for the first time.
1951
FASA Renault
FASA Renault (car manufacturer) is created in valladolid.
1948
Irish Republic
The Republic of Ireland is declared in the South.
1948
Disability Insurance
The mandatory Disability Insurance (SOVI) is created.
1945
Naval Base in Derry
Derry becomes a US naval base during WWII.
1945
ENASA
ENASA (National Auto Truck Company) is created which will manufacture the PEGASO truck.
1942
Health Insurance
The mandatory Health Insurance is created in Spain.
1941
Belfast Bombing
German bombing over Belfast.
1941
RENFE
Creation of RENFE (National Network of Spanish Railways).
1940
Spain Neutral
Spain does not participate in WWII after the request of Hitler.
1939
Northern Ireland in the WWII
World War II begins, and will affect Northern Ireland.
1939
IRA
The IRA (Irish Republican Army) begins a bombing campaign in England.
1937
Irish Constitution
Irish Catholic Constitution.
1937
Largo Caballero writes to Stalin
Largo Caballero writes to Stalin thanking him for his collaboration in the civil war.
1936
Spanish Civil War
Civil war begins in Spain.
1936
The Irish in the Spanish civil war
Irish people arrive in Spain to fight in support on both sides.
1933
Falange Española
Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera founds Falange Española.
1927
Fianna Fail
Eammon de Valera founds the Fianna Fail party.
1923
Maternity Insurance
Mandatory Maternity insurance is created.
1923
Yeats
Irish poet Yeats wins the Nobel prize for Literature.
1923
Spanish coup d´etat
General Primo de Rivera leads a coup d´etat with the support of King Alfonso XIII.
1922
Irish Civil War
Civil War between the supporters of the division of Ireland and the opposers of the division treaty.
1921
Partition of Ireland
Island of Ireland Partition Treaty.
1921
Annual defeat
Spain suffers the defeat of Annual against Morocco.
1918
Spanish Flu
Virus alarm coming from Europe and America that caused more than One Million deaths.
1918
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein wins Irish Parliament election.
1916
Easter Rising
Uprising against the English.
1912
Titanic in Belfast
The world’s largest cruise ship, the Titanic, is built in Belfast, at the Harland and Wolff shipyards
1910
CNT
The CNT Anarchist Union (National Confederation of Workers) is born in Spain.
1898
Spain Loses Cuba
Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines becomes independent from Spain.
1897
Dama de Elche
The Dama de Elche, appears in a excavation (Iberian art from the 5th century BC).
1896
James Connolly
James Connolly founds the Irish Republican Socialist Party.
1887
Gregorio Marañon is Born
Doctor Gregorio Marañon, researcher, historian and essayist is born in Madrid.
1886
Parnell
Parnell tries to get self-goverment for Ireland.
1884
World´s First Submarine
The inventor and menber of the Armada Isaac Peral invents and builds the world's first electric submarine and that launched torpedoes.
1884
The inventor Fergusson is born
Harry Fergusson (known by the Massey-Fergusson) was born in the Dromore area (County Down),he will be the inventor of a type of Tractor, a Monoplane in which he will fly, and a Formula I car with 4-wheel traction
1870
Boycott concept
The Boycott concept is Born in Ireland, when Irish farmers rose up against the English administrator of their lands, Charles C. Boycott.
1865
Saint Patrick´s Cathedral
St Patrick´s Cathedral in Dublin is restored with the financial help of Benjamin Lee Guinness.
1865
O´Donell President
O´Donell becomes the President of the Council of Ministers of Spain.
1859
The Fenians
“The Fenians” an equivalent to the IRB (Irish Republican Brotherhood) are created in New York.
1859
Spanish-Moroccan war
General O´Donell.
1858
Fenian Movement
The Fenian pro-irish Movement is born.
1858
Norte Railway Company
“Norte” Railway Company of Spain is created.
1847
Irish Emigration
Massive emigration of Irish people to the USA, Canada and Australia.
1847
First Spanish Railway
The First Spanish railway is created.
1845
Great Famine
More than One Million dead and exiled Irish people.
1845
Narvaez´s Constitution
A conservative constitution is created.
1843
First Railways
First railways in Ireland.
1832
Cholera Epidemic
Cholera epidemic in Ireland.
1837
New Constitution 1837
New Spanish constitution, with peaceful alternations of political parties and parlamentary monarchy.
1832
Uprising in Granja
Uprising in Granja (Segovia) by the Carlist suitors against King Fernando VII.
1818
Casa de la Beneficencia
General Carlos O´Donell founds the Casa de la Beneficencia in Valladolid.
1812
Martello Towers
The English build the “Martello” towers to protect the ports from the French.
1812
La Pepa
The First Spanish Constitution (La Pepa) is created.
1808
The veto of Controversy
The Veto of Controversy prevents Catholics from being appointed to bishop vacancies.
1808
2nd of May. Spanish Uprising
Spanish Popular uprising against the French invasion.
1803
Robert Emmet Hanged
The Irish Nationalist leader Robert Emmet, is hanged.
1803
Balmis Expedition
Balmis Expedition against smallpox, which will take the cure to spanish America and the Philippines.
1801
Union Act
The Parliament of Ireland is moved to England. Originating the Union Jack.
1801
Battle of Algeciras
Spain and France against the English.
1796
French fleet defeat
French fleet led by Wolfe Tone fails.
1785
Self defense groups
Ulster Catholic farmers group together in the secret society “The Defenders”.
1785
Spanish Flag
The red and yellow flag is appointed as the official Spanish Flag.
1780
Sheeps in Ireland
Sheeps are introduced into Ireland from Scotland.
1779
siege of Gibraltar
Spain in war against England supporting the independence of the United States. Spain Besieges Gibraltar.
1776
Sisters of the Presentation
Nano Nagle founds the Sisters of the Pesentation. Back when it was a crime for a catholic to teach.
1776
Wolf Tone is Born
Irish Rebel Wolfe Tone is Born.
1763
Burgos Cathedral
The building of Burgos Cathedral is completed.
1759
Guinness
Arthur Guinness buys a distillery in Dublin and starts brewing its stout.
1759
Carlos III King of Spain
Carlos III accepts the Spanish throne.
1753
Saint Patrick´s Day
St. Patrick´s Day is celebrated for the first time on March 17 in Boston (USA).
1753
Canal de Castilla
Construction of the Canal de Castilla begins. To transfer the grain of Castile to the ports of the North of Spain.
1742
“Messiah”
Handels´s “Messiah” is first played in public in Dublin.
1742
Spanish Caribbean under attack
An English fleet attacks the Spanish port of Guaira in the Caribbean.
1727
No Right to vote
Catholics have no right to vote.
1722
Boycott on English Products
Jonathan Swift incites a Boycott on English products.
1721
National Products
Decree of Felipe V oredering his vassals to only buy national cloths and silks.
1704
New Laws
New criminal Laws against land ownership by Irish Catholics.
1704
Gibraltar Occupation
English and Dutch troops occupy Gibraltar.
1700
Pennal Laws
Catholics cannot buy land.
1700
First Bourbon King
First Bourbon King in Spain, Felipe de Anjou.
1694
Laws against Catholics
New Laws prohibit burials in Catholic cemeteries and command the exile of all priests.
1697
Spain-France Peace Treaty
Peace Treaty between France and Spain. Haiti is yielded.
1690
Battle of the Boyne
William of Orange defeats the Catholics.
1690
Spain in War with France
Spain goes to war with France.
1689
James II arrives in Ireland
The Catholic former King of England James II disembarks in Ireland.
1689
Blas de Lezo
The Hero of the Spanish Army Blas de Lezo is Born in Guipuzcoa.
1685
Charles II Dies
King Charles II of England dies converting to Catholicism.
1685
University of Bogotá
The Dominican Cristóbal Torres creates the University del Rosario in Bogotá (Colombia).
1681
Louis XIV sends aid to Ireland
King Louis XIV of France sends an aid expedition to James II of Ireland.
1939
Spanish Civil War ends
The National side defeats the republican side.
1681
Calderón de la Barca Dies
The Playwright Calderón de la Barca from “The mayor Zalamea”, Life is a dream”… dies.
1667
Jonathan Swift
Writer Jonathan Swift (“Gulliver´s travels”) is born in Ireland.
1667
France and Spain in War
Louis XIV of France declares war on Spain for the succession of Felipe IV.
1666
Monte de Piedad
The priest Francisco Piquer, creator of Monte de Piedad, is born.
1653
Cromwell
Cromwell gains dictatorial powers as “Lord protector” of England, Ireland and Scotland.
1652
Barcelona Surrenders
Capitulation of Barcelona. End of els Segadors war.
1651
Limerick ocupation
English troops occupy Limerick.
1649
Drogheda Destroyed
Cromwell devastates Drogheda killing 3.000 inhabitants and destroying Catholic churches.
1649
Uprising defeated
Cromwell ends Irish Uprising.
1649
Plague in Seville
Plague epidemic in Seville
1648
Netherlands Independence
Spain recognizes the independence of the Netherlands.
1641
Catholic Rebellion Defeated
The Catholic rebellion is crushed by Oliver Cromwell, who takes away the land of 44000 irish people.
1641
Uprising of the Tribes
Uprising of the Irish Clans. Thousands of English and Scots are Killed.
1641
Catalan Republic
The Catalan Republic is declared to be placed under the Protectorate of France.
1625
King Charles I
Charles I is crowned King of England, Ireland and Scotland until his beheading.
1625
Capture of Breda
Capture of Breda (Netherlands) by the Spanish Tercios de Espínola (Picture of the spears)
1616
Netherlands Fidelity and the Death of Cervantes
Netherlands swers fidelity to Spain. Miguel de Cervantes, the greatest spanish universal writer, dies at 69.
1610
Plantation in Derry
English Protestants Settlers Plantation begins in Derry, renamed Londonderry
1609
Plantation
English Protestants settle in Ireland.
1609
Expulsion of the Moors
Felipe III orders the expulsion of the Moors from Spain.
1608
Bushmills´s Whiskey
Bushmills begins distilling its famous Whiskey.
1607
Flight of the Earls
The leaders of the main irish tribes head to Spain and Italy seeking aid.
1607
University of Oviedo and Pamplona
The Universities of Oviedo and Pamplona are founded.
1605
Priests outlawed in Ireland
Jesuits and other Catholic priests are outlawed in Ireland.
1605
Felipe IV
Felipe IV is Born in Valladolid
1604
Peace between Spain and England
The Peace of London is signed between James I of England and Felipe II of Spain.
1603
Battle of Mellyfont
The English commanded by Lord Mountjoy defeat the Irish.
1603
Elisabeth I Dies
Elisabeth I of England Dies.
1603
Guy Fawkes in Valladolid
The English Catholic comes to Valladolid to request help from Felipe III against the Protestant English repression. His image is what inspires the Vendetta mask
1602
Red Hugh O´Donnell Dies
Red Hugh O´Donell Dies in Simancas (Valladolid).
1602
Juan de Aguila Surrenders
Juan de Aguila surrenders in Kinsale to British troops.
1601
Kinsale Battle
Battle of Kinsale with Irish and Spanish against the English.
1601
Valladolid the Capital
The Capital of Spain is moved to Valladolid, until 1606.
1598
Irish win in Yellow Ford
The Irish led by Hugh O´neill defeated the British in the battle of Yellow Ford.
1598
Felipe II dies
Felipe II dies at the age of 71, is succeded by his 20 year old son Felipe III.
1596
The Second Armada
A Spanish Fleet departs from Lisbon to Ireland.
1592
Trinity College
Trinity College is founded in Dublin.
1591
Red Hugh escapes from Dublin castle
Irish count Red Hugh O´Donell escapes from Dublin Catle Prison.
1591
Bull running San Fermín
First Bull running in Pamplona.
1590
First Potato in Ireland
The first potato is planted in Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh.
1590
First Irish College in Valladolid
The first Irish College in Spain is founded.
1588
Survivor Francisco de Cuellar
Captain Francisco de Cuéllar of the Great Navy is saved from drowning on the Irish coast of Sligo, where more than 1,000 Spanish soldiers drowned. De Cuellar begins to walk through Ireland and writes his famous letter to Felipe II
1588
The Grand Armada suffers storms
The Sapnish Navy in aid of the Irish is shipwrecked by storms on the ulster coast.
1588
The Grand Armada sets sail
The Grand Armada leaves Lisbon on May 20 bound for England.
1587
Mary I of Scotland
The catholic Mary I is executed in England by Elizabeth I
1587
Francis Drake sacks Cadiz
The pirate Francis Drake sacks Cadiz (south of Spain) and destroys part of the Spanish Armada
1580
600 Soldiers of Rome
The 600 soldiers sent by Rome are massacred by the English forces of Walter Raleigh.
1580
Independence of the North of Flanders
The North of Flanders (Protestant) of William of Orange becomes independent from Spain.
1580
Scorched Earth
The Irish Earl of Ormond institutes the “scorched earth” policy in Munster.
1580
Spain, leading world power
Spain becomes the greatest power of the world with Felipe II
1579
Munter´s uprising
Irish uprising against the English. Spanish troops land in Munster to support them.
1575
Cervantes taken Prisoner
Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner by the berbers
1571
First book in Irish
First Irish language (gaelic) Book printed in Dublin.
1571
Battle of Lepanto
Spain defeats Turkey in the battle of Lepanto
1556
Reign of Felipe II
The reign of Felipe II begins
1555
Rome and Ireland
A papal bull reconciles Rome with Ireland.
1554
Prince Felipe marries Mary I
Prince Felipe (Felipe II) gets married with his cousin Mary I of England.
1553
Scientist Miguel Servet Burned
The Spanish scientist Miguel Servet (discoverer of blood circulation) is burned in Switzerland instigated by the protestant Calvin
1541
Henry VIII King of England and Ireland
Henry VIII declares himself king of England and Ireland.
1537
Henry VIII King of England
Henry VIII Protestant King, and contempt for catholics.
1537
Marine Infantry is created
King Carlos I creates the Spanish Marine Infantry, the first landing force in the world.
1527
Earl of Kildare sent to Prison
The Earl of Kildare is sent to the Tower of London prison on charges of treason.
1527
Felipe II
Felipe II was born in Valladolid.
1526
Indigenous Rights
The Dominican Francisco de Vitoria publishes in Valladolid and Salamanca the Right of Indians (and the Human Rights).
1522
First Travel around the world
Elcano arrives in Spain after completing the first round the world voyage
1514
Multilingual Bible
The First Multilingual Bible is published in Spain by Cisneros Cardinal