1846. Promulgation of the Constitution of 1846:
Promulgated by President Jean-Baptiste Riché, this constitution placed Haiti on
the way of legality.
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See: Text of the Constitution of 1846; 29 November 1844
1958. Fire in Jacmel:
The fire that broke out in the city center, between the Place d'Armes and the church
parish destroyed 13 houses whose architecture greatly contributed to the
picturesque charm of the city.