Comment by Darmody

And don't forget that in 1593 Felipe II established a 8 hours work days. Centuries before socialism. [0]

Interracial marriage centuries before it was legal in the US.

Tens of universities.

And even a vaccine. Not a vaccine as we know them today but a vaccine nevertheless. [1]

[0] https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Eight-hour_day

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmis_Expedition