Veracruz
City
Mexico's main port on the Gulf of Mexico, occupied by US forces in 1847 and 1914.
Held by
- 1789 – August 24, 1821 Viceroyalty of New Spain
- September 27, 1821 – July 9, 1863 Mexico
- April 10, 1864 – June 19, 1867 Second Mexican Empire
- since June 19, 1867 Mexico
- April 21, 1914 – November 23, 1914 United States Military occupation
Events here 2
- November 27 – December 5, 1838 Battle of Veracruz (1838)
- March 9–29, 1847 Siege of Veracruz