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Portuguese Leave after 400 years!
The Portugese recognize East Timor's right to self-government and declare their intention to withdraw after more than 400 years of rule. -
Indonesia Invades
Conflict between East Timorese groups favoring independence and those supporting integration with Indonesia. Portugal withdraws and Indonesia invades. -
East Timor - 27th Province of Indonesia
Indonesia declares East Timor its 27th province. -
Massacre in Dili
Massacre of East Timorese independence supporters at Dili's Santa Cruz Cemetry -
Freedom Fighters Win Nobel Prize
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the leaders of the East Timorese independence movement - Bishop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos Horta. -
Gusmão announced President
Xanana Gusmão is announced the President-elect of East Timor, the World's Newest Nation.
