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This is a timeline of Maltese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Malta and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Malta. See also the list of monarchs of Malta and list of governors of Malta.
1974 - Malta becomes a republic. 1979 - The last British servicemen leave Malta. 2004 - Malta joins the European Union. 2008 - Malta joins the Euro zone. A timeline of the main events of Maltese History, from prehistory to the present years, highlighting important events.
With a rich and colorful history spanning over 7,000 years, it’s no wonder the Maltese Islands are home to no less than three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the stunning Capital of Valletta, the awesomely preserved Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum, and seven Megalithic Temples.
Malta became a British protectorate, becoming a de facto colony in 1813. The islands became an important naval base for the British, serving as the headquarters of the Mediterranean Fleet. During the last quarter of the 19th century, there were advancements in technology and finance.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Malta. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
Timeline of Malta’s history. B.C. – Pre-history and classical Malta (5000-218 B.C.) A.D. – Classical and Medieval Malta (60-1530)
Historia Malty. Dzięki swym bogatym i barwnym dziejom, sięgającym 7000 lat wstecz, Wyspy Maltańskie zasłużyły na to, by ich trzy zabytkowe kompleksy trafiły na listę światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO.
