Somalia

1860

Dec 7, 2016

• British and Italian parts of Somalia become independent, merge and form the United Republic of Somalia; Aden Abdullah Osman Daar elected president.

1887

Dec 7, 2016

Britain proclaims protectorate over Somaliland.

1886

Dec 8, 2016

Italy sets up a protectorate in central Somalia, later consolidated with territory in the south ceded by the sultan of Zanzibar.

1889

Dec 9, 2016

Italy sets up a protectorate in central Somalia, later consolidated with territory in the south ceded by the sultan of Zanzibar.

1960

Dec 9, 2016

British and Italian parts of Somalia become independent, merge and form the United Republic of Somalia; Aden Abdullah Osman Daar elected president.

1969

Dec 9, 2016

Muhammad Siad Barre assumes power in coup after Shermarke is assassinated.