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Jan 17, 1477
The History of Belgium
The Habsburg family of Austria gains control of Belgium. -
Jan 17, 1516
The History of Belgium
Belgium became a Spanish possession. -
The History of Belgium
Spain returned Belgium to Austria. -
The History of Belgium
Belgium revolted against Habsburg rule in an uprising called the Brabant Revolution. -
The History of Belgium
Belgium became a part of France. -
The History of Belgium
Belgium and the Netherlands were united. -
The History of Belgium
Belgium declared its independence from the Netherlands. -
The History of Belgium
King Leopold II of Belgium established the Congo Free State, later called the Balgian Congo. -
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Belgium fought on the Allied side in World War II and suffered much damage. -
The History of Belgium
Fierce fighting occurred in Belgium between the Allies and Germany during World War II. -
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Belgiuym became one of the founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
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Belgium helped establish the European Economic Community, wich led to the country's eventual membership in the European Community and the European Union. -
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Belgium granted independence to the Belgian Congo. -
The History of Belgium
Revisions of the Constitution divided Belgium into three cultural communities based on language. -
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Parliment approved constitutional reforms granting limited self-rule to Flanders and Wallonia. -
The History Of Belgium
Belgium became a federal state, with sperate regional legislatures.
