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Events on Saturday 15 September 1821 1
1821Act of Independence of Central AmericaGuatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica break from SpainColonial authorities in Guatemala City signed a declaration severing ties with Spain, initially joining the First Mexican Empire before forming their own federation. The date is still celebrated as independence day across Central America.