Turkey History

By rschneir

  • Invasion

    Turkish troops invade northern Cyprus.

  • Earthquake

    An earthquake kills more than 5,000 people in western Van province.

  • New Constitution

    New constitution created seven-year presidency, and reduced parliament to single house.

  • Black Sea Alliance

    Turkey joins Black Sea alliance.

  • Military Offensive

    Major military offensive launched against the Kurds in northern Iraq, involving some 35,000 Turkish troops.