Birth of Rafael Trujillo
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina was born on October 24, 1891, in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.
1891
1918
Joining the National Guard
Rafael Trujillo joined the Dominican National Guard, marking the beginning of his military career.
1924
Rise to Power in the National Guard
Trujillo quickly rose through the ranks of the National Guard, becoming its commander in chief.
1930
Seizure of Power
Rafael Trujillo seized power in a coup d'état, becoming the President of the Dominican Republic.
1937
Parsley Massacre
Trujillo ordered the Parsley Massacre, leading to the deaths of thousands of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic.
1942
Reelection as President
Rafael Trujillo was reelected as President, continuing his authoritarian rule over the Dominican Republic.
1947
Attempted Overthrow of Venezuelan Government
Trujillo attempted to overthrow the Venezuelan government, but the plan failed.
1952
Economic Development Initiatives
Trujillo initiated several economic development projects, including infrastructure improvements and industrialization efforts.
1956
Galíndez Affair
The kidnapping and murder of Jesús de Galíndez, a critic of Trujillo, brought international condemnation to his regime.
1959
Failed Invasion by Cuban Exiles
A group of Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Trujillo, but the invasion failed.
1960
OAS Sanctions
The Organization of American States (OAS) imposed economic sanctions on the Dominican Republic due to Trujillo's human rights abuses.
1960
Mirabal Sisters' Assassination
The Mirabal sisters, prominent opponents of Trujillo, were assassinated, sparking widespread outrage.
1961
Assassination of Rafael Trujillo
Rafael Trujillo was assassinated on May 30, 1961, ending his 31-year rule over the Dominican Republic.
1962
End of Trujillo's Regime
Following Trujillo's assassination, his regime collapsed, leading to a period of political instability in the Dominican Republic.
1991
Centennial of Trujillo's Birth
The 100th anniversary of Rafael Trujillo's birth was marked by both condemnation and reflection on his impact on Dominican history.
