Iraqi Immigration By Cvanbru Dec 24, 1917 Britain takes control of Baghdad Dec 24, 1941 Pro-axis coup in Iraq Dec 24, 1958 Iraq gains independence Period: Dec 24, 1958 to Dec 25, 1990 Revolts and coups in Iraq Dec 24, 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait Dec 24, 1991 Iraq defeated in Gulf War Dec 24, 1991 UN establishes haven for Kurds Mar 3, 2003 U.S. enters Iraq The United States begins preparing for the war by sending preliminary people to set up areas of refuge. Mar 24, 2003 U.S. enters Iraq Period: Feb 24, 2006 to Dec 25, 2011 Violent bombings take lives Dec 24, 2006 April and her sister come to U.S. Dec 24, 2007 Violence decreases Jun 24, 2009 U.S. soldiers leave towns and cities