Madagascar History Timeline By whelanat Aug 15, 1500 madagascar was found Nov 3, 1880 France consolidates its hold over Madagascar in the face of local resistance. Nov 3, 1946 Madagascar becomes an Overseas Territory of France. Nov 3, 1947 French suppress armed rebellion in east. Thousands are killed. Nov 3, 1958 Madagascar votes for autonomy. Nov 3, 1993 Albert Zafy elected president. Mar 3, 2000 Thousands homeless after two cyclones hit the island and Mozambique Mar 4, 2004 Tropical cyclones Elita and Gafilo hit Oct 4, 2005 Madagascar is the first state to receive development aid from the US Feb 4, 2009 Dozens of people are killed after police open fire on an opposition demonstration in the capital
