History

Date & Event

7th Century BC- Phoenicians settle in Tripolitania

Before this settlement the population in Libya was made up of many different Berber tribes. This is the beginning of civilization in Libya.

http://countrystudies.us/libya/5.htm

AD 643- Arabs conquer Libya and spread Islam

Islam is still the most predominant religion within Libya, making this a continued and powerful moment in Libyan history.

http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistores.asp?ParagraphID=edl

16th Century- Libya becomes part of the Ottoman Empire.

“This movement joined the three provinces of Tripolitania, Cryenaica and Fezzan into one regency in Tripoli.” –BBC News

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13755445

1934- Provinces are united by Italian forces.

After much resistance the provinces unite, causing Italian immigration to increase with the plans of Libya becoming part of a larger Italy.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13755445

1951- Libya becomes independent

UN resolution prompted Libya’s independence. This is the first time since the Berber’s that Libyans were left to lead their own country.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/timeline/text/time4.html

1969- Gaddafi military coup

This is one of Gaddafi’s first moves into leadership—the beginning of an era for the country.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/qaddafi-leads-coup-in-libya

1980’s- International relations decrease

Relations with Europe and America become tense. Military forces are used and diplomatic ties are ended.

1992- Lockerbie Bombing

In an effort to force bombers over to the UN sanctions are imposed on Libya.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13755445

2006- Oil and gas exploration auction.

Oil and Gas are a large contributor to the Libyan economy. The auction of licenses for the exploration of these goods boosted the economy.

2011- Anti-Gaddafi Uprising

This uprising, and the murder of Gaddafi lead to a complete revolution within the country.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/ international/countriesandterritories/libya/