This Day in History: 1775-07-21
Construction begins on the new capital of Guatemala (the previous one, called Antigua, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773). It is located 40 km from the previous one and will be called Guatemala City.
Construction begins on the new capital of Guatemala (the previous one, called Antigua, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773). It is located 40 km from the previous one and will be called Guatemala City.