Mogadishu, Somalia By TacoGirl90 Jan 1, 1875 Egypt occupies towns on Somali coast and parts of the interior Jan 1, 1892 Mogadishu under control of Geledi Sultanate & Sultan of Zanzibar Jan 1, 1943 Somali Youth League is formed Jan 1, 1960 British & Italian parts of Somalia become independent Period: Jan 1, 1969 to Jan 1, 1991 Muhammad Siad Barre's administration Jan 1, 1974 Somalia joins the Arab League Jan 1, 1978 Magool concert: "Mogadihu and Magool" Jan 1, 1991 War, Starvation, and Lawlessness Mar 15, 1993 Aidid becomes leader in order to end violence Period: Oct 3, 1993 to Oct 4, 1993 Battle of Mogadishu Nov 6, 2005 Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi escapes assassination attempt Period: May 7, 2006 to Jul 11, 2006 Battle of Mogadishu #2 May 22, 2009 Fierce battle in Mogadishu May 16, 2010 Rebels attack Somali parliament Jul 11, 2010 Fans pour into Mogadishu Stadium to watch World Cup Period: Aug 23, 2010 to Dec 1, 2011 Battle of Mogadishu (2010 - 2011) Aug 11, 2011 Mogadishu is struck by famine Mar 2, 2022 Muslim traders enter Mogadishu