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August 22, 1791

Haitian Revolution Begins

The Haitian Revolution, the only successful large-scale slave revolt in history, began with an uprising in Saint-Domingue.

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January 1, 1804

Haiti Declares Independence

Haiti became the first Black republic and the second independent nation in the Western Hemisphere after a successful slave revolution.

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August 22, 1791

Haitian Revolution Begins

Enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue launched the largest and most successful slave uprising in the Western Hemisphere.

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May 20, 1743

Toussaint Louverture Born

Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution, was born into slavery in Saint-Domingue (Haiti).

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May 20, 1743

Toussaint Louverture Born

Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution who transformed an enslaved people into a free nation, was born in Saint-Domingue.

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November 12, 1803

Toussaint Louverture Dies

Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution, died in a French prison.

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