Timeline of Liechtenstein

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Liechtenstein. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1719

   Principality of Liechtenstein was created within the Holy Roman Empire.

   Principality of Liechtenstein was created within the Holy Roman Empire.

2. 1815

   Liechtenstein becomes a member of the German Confederation until 1866.

   Liechtenstein becomes a member of the German Confederation until 1866.

3. 1866

   Liechtenstein becomes fully independent.

   Liechtenstein becomes fully independent.

4. 1939 – 1945

   Outbreak of World War II. Liechtenstein remains neutral.

   Outbreak of World War II. Liechtenstein remains neutral.

5. 1984

   In Lichtenstein women gained the right to vote.

   In Lichtenstein women gained the right to vote.

6. 1990

   Liechtenstein joins the United Nations.

   Liechtenstein joins the United Nations.

7. 2004

   Crown Prince Hans-Adam hands over day-to-day running of Liechtenstein to his son Prince Alois.

   Crown Prince Hans-Adam hands over day-to-day running of Liechtenstein to his son Prince Alois while remaining head of state.