Istwa Ayiti

A piece of Haitian history, every day.

Every day of the year carries at least one story. They come from the archives, they are dated, and each one is checked — the source is named under every entry.

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Today

Charlemagne Péralte10 October 188510 October 1885 — Charlemagne Péralte is born in Hinche. He was a soldier. He died in 1919, aged…François Antoine Simon10 October 184310 October 1843 — François Antoine Simon is born in Les Cayes. He was a politician. He died in 1…10Oct2004Gérard Pierre-Charles10 October 200410 October 2004 — Gérard Pierre-Charles dies in Cuba. He was a politician. Born in 1935, 69 year…10Oct1995Da'Vinchi10 October 199510 October 1995 — Da'Vinchi is born in the United States. He is an actor.…

October

1Oct1803Siège de Port-au-Prince1 October 18031 October 1803 — Siege of Port-au-Prince during the Haitian Revolution.…1Oct1820Pompée Valentin Vastey1 October 18201 October 1820 — Pompée Valentin Vastey dies in Haiti. He was a historian. Born in 1781, 39 year…1Oct1906André Liautaud1 October 19061 October 1906 — André Liautaud is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a diplomat. He died in 1951, a…1Oct1947Auguste de Pradines1 October 19471 October 1947 — Auguste de Pradines dies. He was a musician. Born in 1879, 68 years earlier.…2Oct1802Charles Belair2 October 18022 October 1802 — Charles Belair dies in Cap-Haïtien. Born in 1760, 42 years earlier.…2Oct1973Hertz Nazaire2 October 19732 October 1973 — Hertz Nazaire is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a painter. He died in 2021, age…Jonel Juste2 October 19802 October 1980 — Jonel Juste is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a journalist.…Lecsinel Jean-François2 October 19862 October 1986 — Lecsinel Jean-François is born in Cayenne. He is a footballer.…3Oct20242024 Pont-Sondé attack3 October 20243 October 2024 — 2024 Pont-Sondé attack.…Fernand Hibbert3 October 18733 October 1873 — Fernand Hibbert is born in Miragoâne. He was a diplomat. He died in 1928, aged …Yvonne Sylvain3 October 19893 October 1989 — Yvonne Sylvain dies. She was a doctor. Born in 1907, 82 years earlier.…3Oct1805Louis Gabart3 October 18053 October 1805 — Louis Gabart dies in Saint-Marc. Born in 1776, 29 years earlier.…Jean-Claude Duvalier4 October 20144 October 2014 — Jean-Claude Duvalier dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1951,…4Oct1913Martial Célestin4 October 19134 October 1913 — Martial Célestin is born in Ganthier. He was a lawyer. He died in 2011, aged 98…4Oct1462Francisco Roldán Jiménez4 October 14624 October 1462 — Francisco Roldán Jiménez is born in Moguer. He died in 1502, aged 40.…Felipe Benicio Alfau4 October 18784 October 1878 — Felipe Benicio Alfau dies in Séville. He was a diplomat. Born in 1818, 60 years…Michèle Pierre-Louis5 October 19475 October 1947 — Michèle Pierre-Louis is born in Jérémie. She is a politician.…Sanité Belair5 October 18025 October 1802 — Sanité Belair dies in Cap-Haïtien. She was a revolutionary. Born in 1781, 21 ye…Jean-Louis Berthault5 October 19075 October 1907 — Jean-Louis Berthault is born in 1er arrondissement de Paris. He was an artist. …5Oct1802Charles Bélair5 October 18025 October 1802 — Charles Bélair dies in Cap-Haïtien. He was a revolutionary. Born in 1760, 42 ye…Bataille de Léogane6 October 17946 October 1794 — Battle of Léogane.…6Oct2018Séisme de 2018 en Haïti6 October 20186 October 2018 — Séisme de 2018 en Haïti.…Henri Christophe6 October 17676 October 1767 — Henri Christophe is born in Saint-Christophe. He was a politician. He died in 1…6Oct2012Préfète Duffaut6 October 20126 October 2012 — Préfète Duffaut dies in Port-au-Prince. He was an artist. Born in 1923, 89 year…7Oct1919Battle of Port-au-Prince7 October 19197 October 1919 — Battle of Port-au-Prince.…Castera Bazile7 October 19237 October 1923 — Castera Bazile is born in Jacmel. He was a painter. He died in 1966, aged 43.…7Oct1937Jean-Rénald Clérismé7 October 19377 October 1937 — Jean-Rénald Clérismé is born in Haiti. He was a diplomat. He died in 2013, aged…7Oct1932Vergniaud Leconte7 October 19327 October 1932 — Vergniaud Leconte dies. He was a historian. Born in 1868, 64 years earlier.…8Oct1950Élection présidentielle haïtienne de 19508 October 19508 October 1950 — Haitian presidential election of 1950.…Henri Christophe8 October 18208 October 1820 — Henri Christophe dies at Cap-Haïtien, two days after his own birthday. He took …Frantz Carly Jean Michel8 October 19748 October 1974 — Frantz Carly Jean Michel is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a writer.…9Oct1934Mona Guérin9 October 19349 October 1934 — Mona Guérin is born in Port-au-Prince. She was a journalist. She died in 2011, …Massillon Coicou9 October 18679 October 1867 — Massillon Coicou is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a diplomat. He died in 1908,…Silvio Cator9 October 19009 October 1900 — Silvio Cator is born in Cavaillon. He was an athlete. He died in 1952, aged 52.…9Oct1908Alix Mathon9 October 19089 October 1908 — Alix Mathon is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a lawyer. He died in 1985, aged 7…Charlemagne Péralte10 October 188510 October 1885 — Charlemagne Péralte is born in Hinche. He was a soldier. He died in 1919, aged…François Antoine Simon10 October 184310 October 1843 — François Antoine Simon is born in Les Cayes. He was a politician. He died in 1…10Oct2004Gérard Pierre-Charles10 October 200410 October 2004 — Gérard Pierre-Charles dies in Cuba. He was a politician. Born in 1935, 69 year…10Oct1995Da'Vinchi10 October 199510 October 1995 — Da'Vinchi is born in the United States. He is an actor.…11Oct2024Jean Alix Verrier11 October 202411 October 2024 — Jean Alix Verrier dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a priest. Born in 1931, 93 ye…David Estellis11 October 198211 October 1982 — David Estellis is born in Petit-Goâve.…Adélina Lévêque12 October 187812 October 1878 — Adélina Lévêque dies in Port-au-Prince. She was a politician. Born in 1795, 83…12Oct1947Prosper Pierre-Louis12 October 194712 October 1947 — Prosper Pierre-Louis is born in Haiti. He was a painter. He died in 1997, aged…12Oct1972DJ Whoo Kid12 October 197212 October 1972 — DJ Whoo Kid is born in Brooklyn.…12Oct2000Lenny Joseph12 October 200012 October 2000 — Lenny Joseph is born in France. He is a footballer.…Erol Josué13 October 197013 October 1970 — Erol Josué is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a singer.…13Oct1983Pierre-Louis Dieufaite13 October 198313 October 1983 — Pierre-Louis Dieufaite is born in Port-au-Prince. He was an actor. He died in …13Oct1998Sherly Jeudy13 October 199813 October 1998 — Sherly Jeudy is born in Léogâne. She is a footballer.…13Oct1999Claire Constant13 October 199913 October 1999 — Claire Constant is born in the United States. She is a footballer.…14Oct1795Bataille de Dondon (1795)14 October 179514 October 1795 — Battle of Dondon.…14Oct1956Myriam Merlet14 October 195614 October 1956 — Myriam Merlet is born in Les Cayes. She died in 2010, aged 54.…14Oct1918Solon Ménos14 October 191814 October 1918 — Solon Ménos dies in Washington. He was a diplomat. Born in 1859, 59 years earl…14Oct1993François Guy Malary14 October 199314 October 1993 — François Guy Malary dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1943,…Jean Price-Mars15 October 187615 October 1876 — Jean Price-Mars is born in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord. He was an anthropologist. H…15Oct2022Michael Benjamin15 October 202215 October 2022 — Michael Benjamin dies in 12e arrondissement de Paris. He was a singer. Born in…Vladimir Ducasse15 October 198715 October 1987 — Vladimir Ducasse is born in Port-au-Prince.…15Oct1992Kensie Bobo15 October 199215 October 1992 — Kensie Bobo is born in Haiti. She is a footballer.…Charles Dugua16 October 180216 October 1802 — Charles Dugua dies in Petite-Rivière-de-l'Artibonite. He was a soldier. Born i…16Oct1922Émile Célestin-Mégie16 October 192216 October 1922 — Émile Célestin-Mégie is born in Marigot. He was a writer. He died in 2018, age…Coutechève Lavoie Aupont16 October 198216 October 1982 — Coutechève Lavoie Aupont is born in Mirebalais. He is an actor.…16Oct1976Black Alex16 October 197616 October 1976 — Black Alex is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a singer. He died in 2015, aged 3…Jean-Jacques Dessalines17 October 180617 October 1806 — Jean-Jacques Dessalines dies at Port-au-Prince. He is killed. Born into slaver…17Oct1969Wyclef Jean17 October 196917 October 1969 — Wyclef Jean is born in Croix-des-Bouquets. He is an actor.…Joseph Jouthe17 October 196117 October 1961 — Joseph Jouthe is born in Thomonde. He is a politician.…17Oct1915Edmond Laforest17 October 191517 October 1915 — Edmond Laforest dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a playwright. Born in 1876, 39 …Edward Winslow18 October 159518 October 1595 — Edward Winslow is born in Droitwich Spa. He was a writer. He died in 1655, age…Joseph Anténor Firmin18 October 185018 October 1850 — Joseph Anténor Firmin is born in Cap-Haïtien. He was an anthropologist. He die…Victor-Henry Christophe18 October 182018 October 1820 — Victor-Henry Christophe dies in Milot. He was a politician. Born in 1804, 16 y…18Oct2014Joanne Borgella18 October 201418 October 2014 — Joanne Borgella dies. She was a singer. Born in 1982, 32 years earlier.…Lysius Salomon19 October 188819 October 1888 — Lysius Salomon dies in Paris. He was a politician. Born in 1815, 73 years earl…Rosny Smarth19 October 194019 October 1940 — Rosny Smarth is born in Cavaillon. He was a politician. He died in 2025, aged …François Capois19 October 180619 October 1806 — François Capois dies. Born in 1766, 40 years earlier.…Shanyder Borgelin19 October 200119 October 2001 — Shanyder Borgelin is born in Margate. He is a footballer.…20Oct1794Bataille de Saint-Raphaël20 October 179420 October 1794 — Battle of Saint-Raphaël during the Haitian Revolution.…Élie Lescot20 October 197420 October 1974 — Élie Lescot dies in Laboule. He was a diplomat. Born in 1883, 91 years earlier…Luck Mervil20 October 196720 October 1967 — Luck Mervil is born in Port-au-Prince. He is an actor.…20Oct1949Jean-Claude Charles20 October 194920 October 1949 — Jean-Claude Charles is born in Port-au-Prince. He was a writer. He died in 200…21Oct1855Jean-Chrisostôme Imbert21 October 185521 October 1855 — Jean-Chrisostôme Imbert dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1…21Oct1942Guy Saint-Vil21 October 194221 October 1942 — Guy Saint-Vil is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a footballer.…21Oct2021Hertz Nazaire21 October 202121 October 2021 — Hertz Nazaire dies. He was a painter. Born in 1973, 48 years earlier.…21Oct1987Judelin Aveska21 October 198721 October 1987 — Judelin Aveska is born in Port-Margot. He is a footballer.…22Oct1949Franck Louissaint22 October 194922 October 1949 — Franck Louissaint is born in Aquin. He was a painter. He died in 2021, aged 72…22Oct1949Gérard Joseph22 October 194922 October 1949 — Gérard Joseph is born in Haiti. He is a footballer.…Louis Boisrond Tonnerre23 October 180623 October 1806 — Louis Boisrond Tonnerre dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a historian. Born in 17…23Oct1928Luckner Cambronne23 October 192823 October 1928 — Luckner Cambronne is born in Arcahaie. He was a politician. He died in 2006, a…23Oct1997Benji Michel23 October 199723 October 1997 — Benji Michel is born in Orlando. He is a footballer.…23Oct1998Donprophete23 October 199823 October 1998 — Donprophete is born in Haiti. He is a singer.…Nemours Pierre-Louis24 October 190024 October 1900 — Nemours Pierre-Louis is born in Cap-Haïtien. He was a lawyer. He died in 1966,…24Oct1995Émile Jonassaint24 October 199524 October 1995 — Émile Jonassaint dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1913, 82…24Oct1988Wébert Charles24 October 198824 October 1988 — Wébert Charles is born in Port-au-Prince.…25Oct2015Élection présidentielle haïtienne de 201525 October 201525 October 2015 — Haitian presidential election of 2015.…Wladyslaw Jablonowski25 October 176925 October 1769 — Wladyslaw Jablonowski is born in Gdańsk. He was a soldier. He died in 1802, ag…25Oct1949Wilfried Louis25 October 194925 October 1949 — Wilfried Louis is born in Haiti. He is a footballer.…25Oct2025Michel-Philippe Lerebours25 October 202525 October 2025 — Michel-Philippe Lerebours dies in New York. He was a writer. Born in 1933, 92 …26Oct1997Tyson Dupont26 October 199726 October 1997 — Tyson Dupont is born in Port-au-Prince.…Joël Des Rosiers26 October 195126 October 1951 — Joël Des Rosiers is born in Les Cayes. He is an essayist.…Dieudonne Luma Étienne26 October 197226 October 1972 — Dieudonne Luma Étienne is born in Sainte-Suzanne. She is a politician.…26Oct1936Célima Dorcély Alexandre26 October 193626 October 1936 — Célima Dorcély Alexandre is born in Ganthier. She died in 2020, aged 84.…Louis Eugène Roy27 October 193927 October 1939 — Louis Eugène Roy dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1861, 78…27Oct1956Emmanuel Constant27 October 195627 October 1956 — Emmanuel Constant is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a diplomat.…Horace Pauléus Sannon27 October 193827 October 1938 — Horace Pauléus Sannon dies in Pétion-Ville. He was a diplomat. Born in 1870, 6…27Oct1883Jean-Pierre Boyer-Bazelais27 October 188327 October 1883 — Jean-Pierre Boyer-Bazelais dies in Miragoâne. He was a politician. Born in 183…Josaphat-Robert Large28 October 201728 October 2017 — Josaphat-Robert Large dies in New York. He was a poet. Born in 1942, 75 years …Jacqueline Scott-Lemoine28 October 192328 October 1923 — Jacqueline Scott-Lemoine is born in Port-au-Prince. She was an actor. She died…Jean Pascal28 October 198228 October 1982 — Jean Pascal is born in Port-au-Prince. He is a boxer.…Eric Jean Baptiste28 October 202228 October 2022 — Eric Jean Baptiste dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a politician. Born in 1970, …Michel Oreste29 October 191829 October 1918 — Michel Oreste dies in New York. He was a politician. Born in 1859, 59 years ea…29Oct2018Gérald Bloncourt29 October 201829 October 2018 — Gérald Bloncourt dies in 11e arrondissement de Paris. He was a painter. Born i…29Oct2013Jean-Rénald Clérismé29 October 201329 October 2013 — Jean-Rénald Clérismé dies in Port-au-Prince. He was a diplomat. Born in 1937, …29Oct1986Rigaud Benoit29 October 198629 October 1986 — Rigaud Benoit dies. He was a painter. Born in 1911, 75 years earlier.…Beaubrun Ardouin30 October 179630 October 1796 — Beaubrun Ardouin is born in Petit-Trou-de-Nippes. He was a historian. He died …30Oct1950Alice Garoute30 October 195030 October 1950 — Alice Garoute dies in Port-au-Prince. Born in 1874, 76 years earlier.…30Oct1981Josue Deprez30 October 198130 October 1981 — Josue Deprez is born in Port-au-Prince. He is an actor.…30Oct1947Yves Jean-Bart30 October 194730 October 1947 — Yves Jean-Bart is born in Aquin. He is a doctor.…31Oct1987Antoinette Duclaire31 October 198731 October 1987 — Antoinette Duclaire is born in Chantal. She was a journalist. She died in 2021…31Oct1957Yvon Joseph31 October 195731 October 1957 — Yvon Joseph is born in Cap-Haïtien. He is a basketball player.…Tjo Zenny31 October 197731 October 1977 — Tjo Zenny is born in Jacmel. He is a singer.…31Oct1983Neyssa Etienne31 October 198331 October 1983 — Neyssa Etienne is born in Port-au-Prince.…