The greatest events in Peruvian History

1. July 28, 1821: Peruvian declaration of independence - Peruvian rebels led by General José de la Riva-Agüero declare independence against Spanish colonialism.

2. July 28, 1824: Battle of Ayacucho - This battle between Peruvian, Colombian, and Argentine independenceists and Spanish forces marked the end of Spanish colonialism and secured Peru's independence.

3. November 27, 1879 - October 20, 1883: Pacific War - This war took place between Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, resulting in Chile's victory. Peru lost the Tacna and Arica regions, and Bolivia lost access to the sea.

4. July 28, 1962: Uprising and reforms - An uprising in Peru launched by the leftist youth organization APRA (American Revolutionary Movement), led by Héctor Béjar, resulted in demands for social and economic reforms.

5. July 28, 1980: Uprising of Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) - Maoist guerrilla organization Sendero Luminoso launched an armed uprising in Peru. This uprising resulted in years of violence and terror, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives.

6. July 28, 2006: Presidency of Ollanta Humala - Ollanta Humala, Peru's first leftist president, took office on this date. Humala implemented many policies that supported the country's social and economic reforms.

7. November 14, 2017: Pardon of Alberto Fujimori - Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori was convicted on charges of human rights violations and corruption. However, he was pardoned by Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in 2017, which created a huge controversy and caused protests.