Afghanistan Timeline

By Friedr1ch

  • Afghanistan was a Monarchy

    Afghanistan was a monarchy ruled by King Zahir Shah until 1973.

  • Seized Power

    Mohammad Daoud Khan seized power from the King.

  • Moving On

    Ali and Hassan leave the residence of Baba and Amir.

  • Violently Overthrown

    For six years Mohammad Daoud Khan was President and Prime Minister until he was overthrown by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan.

  • Soviet Union Enters Afghanistan

    The Soviet Union enters Afghanistan, beginning an occupation that will last for roughly 10 years.

  • Baba and Amir feel tense

    After the Soviet Union enters Afghanistan, Baba and Amir leave Afghanistan.

  • Fremont, California

    Baba and Amir move to the United States and settle in Fremont, California. The summer of 1983, Amir graduates from High School.

  • Gets Married

    Amir marries Soraya.

  • Tragic Event

    Tragedy strikes when Amir and Soroya's baby dies.

  • 911

    Al Queda launches its attack on September 11, 2001.