1996 Death Hernan Siles Zuazo, President of Bolivia (1956-60, 1982-85), dies at 82 1993 Death Hernan Heleno Castro, El Salvadorian guerilla leader, murdered 1982 Event Hernan Siles Zuazo installed as president of Bolivia 1982 Event Hernan Siles Zuazo appointed president of Bolivia 1972 Birthday Hernan Gumy, born in Buenos Aires Argentina, tennis star 1547 Death Hernan Cortes, Spanish general defeated Aztec Indians 1541 Event Hernan de Soto observes 1st recorded flood in America (Mississippi R) 1522 Event Emperor Karel I names Hernan Cortes governor of Mexico 1520 Event Battle of Otumba Mexico: Hernan Cortes and Tlascala's vs Aztecs 1519 Event 2nd Battle of Tehuacingo, Mexico: Hernan Cortes vs Tlascala Aztecs
