Events on June 24 in history

Battle of Carabobo (June 24, 1821)

The Battle of Carabobo takes place. It is the decisive battle in the war of independence of Venezuela from Spain.

The Battle of Carabobo, on 24 June 1821, was fought between independence fighters, led by Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar, and the Royalist forces, led by Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre. Bolívar's decisive victory at Carabobo led to the independence of Venezuela and establishment of the Republic of Gran Colombia.

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Events on 1821

22 Feb

Danubian Principalities
Greek War of Independence: Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Prut river at Sculeni into the Danubian Principalities.
26 May

Greek War of Independence
Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels.
9 Jul

Greek War of Independence
Four hundred and seventy prominent Cypriots including Archbishop Kyprianos are executed in response to Cypriot aid to the Greek War of Independence
23 Jul

Monemvasia
While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to Minor Asia coasts.
28 Nov

Gran Colombia
Panama Independence Day: Panama separates from Spain and joins Gran Colombia.

Events on June 24 in history

Battle of Carabobo (June 24, 1821)

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Danubian Principalities

Greek War of Independence

Greek War of Independence

Monemvasia

Gran Colombia