Historical Timeline

Timeline of French Polynesia

11 dated events spanning the recorded history of French Polynesia.

Chronology

11 events spanning the history of French Polynesia. BCE/CE dating.

1521
Magellan sights the Pukapuka Atoll in the Tuamotus.
Magellan sights the Pukapuka Atoll in the Tuamotus .
1722
Dutch explorer Roggeveen sights Bora Bora.
Dutch explorer Roggeveen sights Bora Bora .
1767
English explorer Samuel Wallis lands on Tahiti.
English explorer Samuel Wallis lands on Tahiti .
1827
The 50-year reign of Queen Pomare IV begins.
The 50-year reign of Queen Pomare IV begins.
1842
France declares Tahiti and the Marquesas as a protectorate.
France declares Tahiti and the Marquesas as a protectorate.
1843
The capitol city of Papeete is founded.
The capitol city of Papeete is founded.
1844 – 1847
Tahitian War of Independence.
Tahitian War of Independence.
1918
An influenza epidemic kills about 20% of the polynesian population.
An influenza epidemic kills about 20% of the polynesian population.
1942
The United States establishes a military base on the island of Bora Bora during WWII.
The United States establishes a military base on the island of Bora Bora during WWII.
1958
France changes the status from colony to overseas territory.
France changes the status from colony to overseas territory.

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