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Haitian Revolution Begins
The Haitian Revolution, the only successful large-scale slave revolt in history, began with an uprising in Saint-Domingue.
Haiti Declares Independence
Haiti became the first Black republic and the second independent nation in the Western Hemisphere after a successful slave revolution.
Haitian Revolution Begins
Enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue launched the largest and most successful slave uprising in the Western Hemisphere.
Toussaint Louverture Born
Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution, was born into slavery in Saint-Domingue (Haiti).
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.
Toussaint Louverture Dies
Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution, died in a French prison.