Historical Events tagged with "andres"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 Crash in Andes
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying 45 passengers and crew, crashed into the Andes mountains during a flight from Montevideo to Santiago. Stranded in the harsh conditions of the Andes, 28 survivors were forced to endure extreme cold and altitude, struggling for food and resources. As they fought for survival, they resorted to cannibalism, consuming the bodies of the deceased. Ultimately, only 16 survivors were rescued on December 23, after 72 days of hardship.
Continue ReadingFoundation of Manizales by The Expedition of the 20
In the early 19th century, a group known as 'The Expedition of the 20' established the city of Manizales, Colombia. This expedition was driven by a quest for new agricultural lands and economic opportunity in the region. The expedition was led by Francisco González and other notable figures who sought to explore the fertile areas nestled in the Andes. Their founding efforts transformed a small settlement area into a significant urban center, paving the way for future development and settlement in the region.
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