1567    Don Diego de Losada founds the city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas, modern-day Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela.

1810    Venezuela achieves home rule: Vicente Emparan, Governor of the Captaincy General is removed by the people of Caracas and a Junta is installed.

1810    The Governor of Caracas declares independence from Spain.

1812    An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela.

1950    General Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, President of Venezuela, is assassinated in Caracas.

1958    During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators.

1967    During the fourth day of celebrating its 400th anniversary, the city of Caracas, Venezuela is shaken by an earthquake, leaving approximately 500 dead.