aug 15, 1521 - Fall of Tenochtitlan
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Cortes and his men recovered, continuing their attacks on the city. The smallpox is spread from his men to the Aztec army. The Aztec army is significantly damaged, with no hope to recover. Cuitahuac, the eleventh king, surrenders to Cortes.
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