Timeline of Cape Verde

Chronology

5 events spanning the history of Cape Verde. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1456

   First Europeans arrive in Cape Verde.

   First Europeans arrive in Cape Verde.

2. 1495

   Cape Verde becomes a Portuguese crown colony.

   Cape Verde becomes a Portuguese crown colony.

3. 1975

   Cape Verde becomes independent.

   Cape Verde becomes independent and adopts constitution envisaging unity with Guinea-Bissau.

4. 1980

   Cape Verde ditches plans for unity with Guinea-Bissau following coup in latter.

   Cape Verde ditches plans for unity with Guinea-Bissau following coup in latter.

5. 1992

   A new constitution brings in a multi-party system.

   A new constitution brings in a multi-party system.