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Aug 15, 1500
madagascar was found
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France consolidates its hold over Madagascar in the face of local resistance.
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Madagascar becomes an Overseas Territory of France.
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French suppress armed rebellion in east. Thousands are killed.
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Madagascar votes for autonomy.
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Albert Zafy elected president.
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Thousands homeless after two cyclones hit the island and Mozambique
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Tropical cyclones Elita and Gafilo hit
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Madagascar is the first state to receive development aid from the US
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Dozens of people are killed after police open fire on an opposition demonstration in the capital
