Everett Bay has a rich history. Important events throughout its history mark special dates and celebrations for people of the island. Scroll through the dates below to travel through the history of Everett Bay!
1501
Everett Bay was stumbled upon in 1501 by the Spaniard Rodrigo de Bastidas on his conquest home from present-day Panama. Spain went on to control the island in an attempt to establish trade in the Caribbean.
1623
Persistent fighting between Spain and the native people of Everett Bay continued for a little over a century until the British drove out the Spaniards in 1623. Spain fought on the western side of the island as this is the coast that Bastidas and his crew landed on after their journey from Panama. The British were forced to cross the Sundar River from the east in order to invade Spain's camps located in the west. This began years of fighting between the British and Spanish. Finally in 1627 the British, who were back by the native people of Everett Bay, drove out the Spanish and rid the island of any Spanish control.
1826
After the British defeated the Spanish, the native people of Everett Bay, known as the Nadees, were left to settle conflict with the British. The natives and the British had good relations for several years until around 1826. On February 7, 1826, fights broke out in Everett Bay's present-day capital city, San Lorenzo. Conflict split the island when an uprising British leader constructed plans on building an Islamic mosque. British followers of Christianity fought alongside the native people of the island. An Englishman named Lawrence Mayfield Everett led the people's revolt against the forceful Muslim rulers of the island. The British who not only followed Islam, but also wanted complete and commanding control of Everett Bay joined forces to fight against the Christians and Nadees.
1841
Fighting continued until 1841 when people of the island overthrew Britain's dwindling army and claimed their independence. Lawrence Mayfield Everett became a hero as he led the people to victory. After debates on how to set up the government of the island, leaders decided to put in place a Representative Democracy. On June 26, 1841, the first election was held and Lawrence Mayfield Everett was elected as Representative for Everett Bay. People idolized Everett and soon named the island after him.
1863
Settlers arrive on the island with the hope of finding work. However, these settlers move onto lands of Natives along the Sundar River. Conflict rises and this issue creates a new problem for the people of Everett Bay to face.
1872
On November 26, 1872, riots broke out in the present-day city of Santa Guerra. Riots were held when early Spanish settlers who had lived on this land sacred land before the British won the war, protested the incoming British settlers taking their land and jobs. These incoming British settlers felt they had right to the land after Britain's victory over Spain many years ago. Santa Guerra was the last Spanish stronghold during the war and this was the area last occupied by the Spaniards. Santa Guerra, meaning holy war, is significant because this was the main base of the Spaniards during the war with the British.
1873
February 5, 1873 was the day that Santa Guerra officially became a self-governing territory. Spanish rioters received justice by becoming a self-governing territory. The newly founded Spanish city attracted many Spanish settlers who had generations living on the island before the war with Britain.
1918
Several cases of the Spanish Flu pop up on Everett Bay. This disease infected hundreds. Thankfully, a vaccine was later created and prevented potentially thousands of deaths.
1924
In 1924, Everett Bay's national rugby team competed at the 1924 Paris Olympics. The successful team took home bronze and gave the country international recognition.
1932
Cuba Hurricane hit the coast of Everett Bay, causing much damage. Areas hit by the hurricane didn't fully recover until years later. Several humanitarian groups began to form on the country. Most of these organizations are still present today on Everett Bay.
1946
The year of 1946 marked the major economic boom that sufficiently increased the country's wealth and economy. After World War 2, Everett Bay needed to find ways to boost its economic growth. This inspired people of the semi arid region to turn to agriculture for a living. Livestock such as sheep had been present on the island for much of its early history, however, farmers and herders used crops and livestock as a form of subsistence farming. Coconuts and other crops soon became grown and raised as cash crops instead. The increase in agriculture quickly started Everett Bay's continuing prosperity, today.
1952
The Nadee Conservation Act was passed in 1952. The purpose of this act was to conserve land for the Nadees, whose land has been taken over by settlers. This helped end the conflicts between Natives and incoming settlers, that had been occurring for almost a century.
1973
Several oil refineries began to pop up on the island in 1973. The main reason for this is because of the OPEC oil crisis during this time. The country decided it should become more independent and less reliable on foreign refined oil. Everett Bay then started a large business of refining oil. It boosted the economy and kept the island from going into an economic depression.
2014
On June 26, 2014 Representative Carl Jacobson was elected. He is the current face of the country and has formed many new relationships with the country's allies. The people of Everett Bay view Representative Jacobson as one of the best leaders elected throughout their history. Some wish that Representative Jacobson was able to serve a second term.
2016
The Zika Virus spread to Everett Bay in 2016. Doctors believe the disease made its way to the island by tourists visiting from Panama and Coasta Rica. A vaccine is currently being developed to cure the Zika Virus. Fortunately, the outbreak has been contained at the moment but is still harming citizens.