Timeline of Tunisia

Chronology

12 events spanning the history of Tunisia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 814 BCE

   Foundation of Carthage by Phoenician settlers led by Queen Dido.

   Foundation of Carthage by Phoenician settlers led by Queen Dido.

2. 670

   The city of Kairouan in what is now Tunisia is founded.

   The city of Kairouan in what is now Tunisia is founded.

3. 868

   Aghlabid dynasty of Tunisia takes Malta.

   Aghlabid dynasty of Tunisia takes Malta.

4. 1600

   Tunisia becomes part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, but has a high degree of autonomy.

   Tunisia becomes part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, but has a high degree of autonomy.

5. 1881

   French troops occupy Tunis.

   French troops occupy Tunis. France controls economic and foreign affairs; Tunisia is a French protectorate from 1883.

6. 1942

   World War II.

   World War II. German troops arrive to resist allied forces in Algeria. Allied forces drive German, Italian troops out in 1943.

7. 1956

   Tunisia becomes independent with Bourguiba as prime minister.

   Tunisia becomes independent with Bourguiba as prime minister.

8. 1957

   The monarchy is abolished and Tunisia becomes a republic.

   The monarchy is abolished and Tunisia becomes a republic.

9. 1959

   Adoption of the first Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia.

   Adoption of the first Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia.

10. 1962

    France and Tunisia reestablish diplomatic relations.

    France and Tunisia reestablish diplomatic relations.