in 1665
It became an official language in 1948, when the government of Israel voted on it.
Irish became an official EU language on Jan 1st 2007
The United States does not have an official language. Therefore, English was never the official language of the United States.
Mexico, as well as most of Central America, the Caribbean and South America were conquered and settled by Spanish Conquistadors during the 15th and 16th centuries. As such, they imposed their language, culture and religion to the conquered peoples of the region, including Spanish as language, Roman Catholicism as "official" religion and Spanish traditions such as the Quinceanera, bullfighting and Christmas.
it was used lots
Since no organization can claim to represent the whole world, there is no "official" language for the world. The closest such organization would be the United Nations, which uses six official languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Russian. The use of languages by international organizations is usually related to the number of speakers rather than any "official" status. This is why, for example, English and Spanish have become defacto global standards. English is clearly a global language, but this is merely a measure of its widespread use, not of any official recognition.
Spanish did not become a language in Haiti. Only a handful of people speak Spanish in Haiti, mostly near the border of the Dominican Republic. For the languages of Haiti, click here.
Spaniards conquered the Americas and imposed their language on the natives.
Languages can become official through various means. In some cases, a language is designated as official by a government or legislative body through a formal declaration or legislation. In other cases, a language may already be widely spoken and used in government, education, and official settings, leading to its recognition as an official language. The process of designating a language as official can vary depending on the country or region.
French has been official since Belgian colonial times in the 1880s.
Central and South America:Belize, independence from United Kingdom 1981; official language English.Brazil, independence from Portugal 1822, official language Portuguese.French Guiana, overseas region of France; official language French.Grenada, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Guyana, called Dutch Guiana 1667-1814; British Guiana 1814 until independence in 1966; official language English.Suriname, independence from Netherlands 1974, official language Dutch.Uruguay, (mixed) settled in parts by Spanish and Portuguese; successfully won independence from Spanish control in 1811 to become a part of the "Federal League"; fearing the influence of the league in neighboring countries, Portugal invaded and occupied the Capital, Montevideo in 1817; independence finally won, Uruguay adopted their constitution in 1830; official languages Spanish and Portuguese.CaribbeanAnguilla, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Antigua and Barbuda, independence from United Kingdom 1981; official language English.Aruba, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, Papiamento, Frisian.Bahamas, independence from United Kingdom 1865; official language English.Barbados, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Bonaire, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, Papiamento.British Virgin Islands, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Curacao, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, Papiamentu.Dominica, independence from United Kingdom 1978; official languages English, Antillean Creole.Guadeloupe, overseas region of France; official language French.Haiti, independence from France 1825; official language French, Haitian Creole.Jamaica, independence from United Kingdom 1962; official language English.Montserrat, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Saint Barthelme (Saint Barts), overseas region of France; official language French.Saint Kitts and Nevis, British Overseas Territory; official language English.Saint Martin, overseas region of France; official language French.Sint Eustatius, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, Papiamento, English.Sint Maarten, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, English.Saba, constituent country of Netherlands; official languages Dutch, Papiamento, English.Trinidad and Tobago, independence from United Kingdom 1962; official language English.Turks and Caicos, British Overseas Territory; official language English.United States Virgin Islands, unincorporated US territory; official language English.