Historical Timeline

Timeline of Slovakia

8 dated events spanning the recorded history of Slovakia.

Chronology

8 events spanning the history of Slovakia. BCE/CE dating.

1918
Slovakia asked for the creation of Czechoslovakian state.
Slovakia asked for the creation of Czechoslovakian state. Slovaks joined the Czechs to form Czechoslovakia. During World War II, Slovakia existed as puppet state of Nazi-run Germany.
1944
The Slovak National Uprising broke out against the Germans.
The Slovak National Uprising broke out against the Germans.
1945
Slovakia reunited with the Czechs.
Slovakia reunited with the Czechs.
1993
Independence after Czechoslovakia splits.
Independence after Czechoslovakia splits.
1995
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with Hungary signed.
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with Hungary signed, guaranteeing the existing border and ethnic minority rights.
1999
A new law allowing for president to be directly elected by the people.
Parliament ends nearly a year of constitutional crisis by passing a new law allowing for president to be directly elected by the people.
2004
Slovakia admitted to Nato.
Slovakia admitted to Nato.
2009
Slovakia adopts the euro.
Slovakia adopts the euro.