East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century and was know as portuguesse timor until Portugal's decolonisation of the country. By Superportugal98 Apr 1, 1600 East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century and was know as portuguesse timor until Portugal's decolonisation of the country. Apr 1, 1702 East timors two official languages are Portuguese and Tetum. Nov 28, 1975 in 1975 east timor declared its independence but after they were attacked and took over by indonesia and was declared their 27th province. Oct 4, 1998 The year i was born Jul 29, 2000 the first time i went to Portugal Oct 4, 2003 when i got my dirt bike and go cart Aug 4, 2004 2nd time i went to portugal Jun 27, 2005 The first time i went to Brasil Sep 19, 2005 The East Timor Petroleum established in 2005. Mar 1, 2011 East Timors membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was submitted. Jan 9, 2012 East timors economy grew about 10% Jul 14, 2012 when i went to florida Mar 12, 2013 Population:1,172,390