Indonesia East Timor By trin3131 Jul 7, 1976 East Timor is declared an Independent Nation Jul 16, 1976 East Timor is Invaded and Annexed by Indonesia Jul 17, 1976 East Timor was declared the 27th province of Indonesia. 1983 the United Nations commission on Human Rights adopted a resolution affirming East Timor’s right to independence and self determination May 20, 2002 ast Timor declared itself a nation