Tag Archives: Mexico

April 24, 1519

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Joel Byers

On April 24, 1519, the envoys of Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor of Mexico, attended the first Easter mass in Central America as guests of Spanish conqueror, excuse me, Spanish colonizer, wait, of Spanish tourist, Hernan Cortes. The Aztecan envoys said the religious ceremony was quaint and filled with quiet dignity. They especially loved how … Continue reading →

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February 21, 1857

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Joel Byers

On February 21, 1857, the US Congress outlawed foreign currency as legal tender in the United States. Up until that time, foreign coin (especially the Spanish dollar) was allowed as legal tender throughout America, with the metal value of the foreign coins propping up the American economy. By 1857, the US mint was finally producing … Continue reading →

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May 25, 1979

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1979, Raul Gonzales of Mexico completed a 50,000 meter walk in a record time of 3:41:38. 50,000 meters is 31 miles, which means he was ‘walking’ at a rate of better than 8 mph, which also means that he was ‘averaging’ a mile every 7 minutes and 8 seconds. … Continue reading →

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May 13, 1846

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1846 the US declared war on Mexico two months after fighting began. When the US was asked why it took so long to declare war with their southern neighbor, President Polk said war is like a marriage and both partners needed to be sure that they were ready for … Continue reading →

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January 16, 1920

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1920 the 18th Amendment ‘Prohibition’ went into effect and the product, transportation, sale, and consumption of alcohol became illegal and instantly criminalized 40% of the American population and the effect of this ‘religious-based’ law was to create and enriched criminal organizations all over America over the next 13 years … Continue reading →

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December 1, 2012

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2012 Mexico swore in its new President, Enrique Pena Nieto. Since the ceremony was performed before 10:00 PM, they had to use shit, damn, and son-of-a-beetch.

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September 6, 1951

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1951 on September 6, William Burroughs (1914-1997) American writer and drug addict was playing ‘William Tell” with his wife Joan Vollmer in Mexico City. They and their friends had been drinking heavily all day as well as using every drug they could buy, borrow or beg. Joan had place … Continue reading →

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