Timeline of Wallis and Futuna

Chronology

10 events spanning the history of Wallis and Futuna. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1616

   Islands sighted by Dutch navigators Willem Schouten and Jakob le Maire.

   Islands sighted by Dutch navigators Willem Schouten and Jakob le Maire. Islands named Hoorn Islands.

2. 1767

   Wallis visited by, named after British navgator Samuel Wallis.

   Wallis visited by, named after British navgator Samuel Wallis.

3. 1887

   France declared protectorate over Wallis.

   France declared protectorate over Wallis.

4. 1888

   Wallis and Futuna were placed administratively under New Caledonia

   Wallis and Futuna were placed administratively under New Caledonia

5. 1888

   France declared protectorate over Futuna.

   France declared protectorate over Futuna.

6. 1917

   Wallis and Futuna administratively placed under New Caledonia.

   Wallis and Futuna administratively placed under New Caledonia.

7. 1924

   Islands granted status as a colony, still administratively under New Caledonia.

   Islands granted status as a colony, still administratively under New Caledonia.

8. 1942

   U.S. troops occupied Wallis and Futuna.

   U.S. troops occupied Wallis and Futuna.

9. 1959

   Wallis and Futuna declared Overseas Territory within French Republic.

   Wallis and Futuna declared Overseas Territory within French Republic.

10. 1961

    Islands administratively separated from New Caledonia.

    Islands administratively separated from New Caledonia.