Timeline July 1829

Events in July 1829 1

• 1829 Spanish invasion of Mexico defeated at Tampico Spain's last attempt to reconquer Mexico fails A Spanish expeditionary force landed near Tampico in an attempt to reclaim Mexico for Spain following its independence. Mexican forces under General Antonio López de Santa Anna besieged the Spanish troops, who surrendered after disease and the summer climate devastated their ranks. The defeat ended Spain's hopes of retaking its former colony.