1992 Event U.S. Federal court finds Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of drug crimes 1991 Event U.S. trial of Panamanian leader Noriega begins 1991 Event U.S. trial of former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega begins 1990 Event Former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is transferred to a Miami jail 1989 Event Panamanian Defense Force attempted coup of Manuel Noriega fails 1989 Event Panamanian voters reject dictator Manuel Noriega's bid for presidency 1988 Event Panamanian General Manuel Noriega indicted by U.S. grand jury for drugs 1988 Event Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega indicted on drug charges 1983 Event General Manuel A Noriega becomes commander of Panamanian army 1938 Birthday Manuel Antonio Noriega, Panamanian general/dictator, -1990 1926 Event U.S. and Panamanian pact about safeguard of Panama Canal
