1100 � Aztecs left homeland in search of new home.
1195 � Aztecs arrived in Valley of Mexico
1250 - Aztecs settled near Lake Texcoco.
1325 � Tenochitlan was founded first temple built by Aztecs
1350 � Causeways built by Aztecs
1370 - Tenoch, Aztec Priest-Ruler, died.
Aztecs ruled by Tepanecs.
1375 - Acamapichtli becomes first ruler of Aztecs.
1400 � Tepanecs were defeated.
Aztecs expand and rule whole valley.
1428 � Aztecs joined forces with Texcoco & Tlacopan formed Triple Alliance. Atzcapotzalco conquered.
1440 � Moctezuma started rule.
1452 � Tenochtitlan destroyed by flood. 1452-4 Famine.
1458 � Moctezuma sent armies to conquer lands.
1469 - Moctezuma I died.
1486 � Ahuizotu became ruler
1487 � Great Temple at Tenocititlan dedicated.
Aztecs expanded southward into Mayan territories.
1502 � Moctczuma 2 became ruler, Aztec empire at height.
1519 � Cortez comes to Mexico. Moctczuma killed
1520 � Cuitlahuac elected ruler.
1521 � Tenocititlan destroyed
1522 - Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City. Declared capital of Spanish colony of New Spain.