Timeline of Bermuda

Chronology

6 events spanning the history of Bermuda. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1503

   Spanish sea captain Juan de Bermudez discovers the islands.

   Spanish sea captain Juan de Bermudez discovers the islands.

2. 1684

   Bermuda becomes an English crown colony.

   Bermuda becomes an English crown colony.

3. 1834

   Slavery is abolished in Bermuda and the rest of the British Empire.

   Slavery is abolished in Bermuda and the rest of the British Empire.

4. 1968

   New constitution introduced.

   New constitution introduced. British monarch is head of state, represented by a governor. Internal self-government is granted; the governor takes responsibility for external affairs, defence, internal security and the police.

5. 1981

   Human Rights Act introduced, prohibiting racial discrimination.

   Human Rights Act introduced, prohibiting racial discrimination.

6. 2002

   British Overseas Territories Act grants full British citizenship to Bermudians.

   British Overseas Territories Act grants full British citizenship to Bermudians.