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Events on October 4 in history

1824 Constitution of Mexico
1824Oct, 4

Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.

The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 (Spanish: Constitución Federal de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos de 1824) was enacted on October 4 of 1824, after the overthrow of the Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide. In the new Frame of Government, the republic took the name of United Mexican States, and was defined as a representative federal republic, with Catholicism as the official and unique religion. It was replaced by the Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1857.

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  • 22Jan

    Gold Coast (British colony)

    The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast.
  • 7May

    Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)

    World premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Vienna, Austria. The performance is conducted by Michael Umlauf under the composer's supervision.
  • 5Aug

    Battle of Samos (1824)

    Greek War of Independence: Constantine Kanaris leads a Greek fleet to victory against Ottoman and Egyptian naval forces in the Battle of Samos.
  • 9Oct

    Costa Rica

    Slavery is abolished in Costa Rica.
  • 9Dec

    Battle of Ayacucho

    Patriot forces led by General Antonio José de Sucre defeat a Royalist army in the Battle of Ayacucho, putting an end to the Peruvian War of Independence.