List of revolutions and coups d'état in Haiti
This article lists successful revolutions and coups d'état that have taken place in the history of Haiti:
18th century
- 1791 onward: Emergence of the State of Haiti; independence proclaimed in 1804 as a consequence of the Haitian Revolution and the disestablishment of the French colony of Saint-Domingue.
19th century
- 8 October 1820: Suicide of King Henri Christophe.
- 13 February 1843: Deposition of President for life Jean-Pierre Boyer.
- 15 January 1859: Deposition of Emperor Faustin Soulouque.
- 15 April 1876: Deposition of President Michel Domingue.
- 10 August 1888: Deposition of President Lysius Salomon.
20th century
- 2 December 1908: Deposition of President for life Pierre Nord Alexis.
- 28 July 1915: Deposition and murder of President Vilbrun Guillaume Sam, triggering the U.S. occupation.
- 11 January 1946: Deposition of president Élie Lescot
- 10 May 1950: Deposition of president Dumarsais Estimé
- June 14, 1957: Deposition of Daniel Fignolé.
- 7 February 1986: Deposition of President for life Jean-Claude Duvalier.
- 20 June 1988: Deposition of President Leslie Manigat.
- 18 September 1988: Deposition of President Henri Namphy.
- 29 September 1991: First deposition of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
21st century
- 5–29 February 2004: Second deposition of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
- 7 July 2021: Assassination of President Jovenel Moïse
- 24 April 2024: Acting Prime Minister of Haiti Ariel Henry, unable to return to the country after an international trip due to widespread gang violence, is forced to resign.