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Main Historical Dates - Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country located in Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia, with a rich history spanning thousands of years. Here are the top 30 historical dates in the country's history:
Date | Event |
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c. 10,000 BCE | The first human settlements are established in what is now Turkey |
1200 BCE | The Trojan War takes place, according to legend |
550 BCE | The Achaemenid Empire of Persia conquers Anatolia, leading to the spread of Persian culture and religion in the region |
334 BCE | Alexander the Great of Macedon conquers Anatolia, bringing Greek culture and language to the region |
395 CE | The Roman Empire divides into two parts, with the eastern part centered in Constantinople (now Istanbul) and becoming known as the Byzantine Empire |
1071 | The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, leading to the gradual Turkification of Anatolia and the establishment of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum |
1453 | The Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople, bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire and establishing the Ottoman Empire |
1517 | The Ottoman Empire expands to include Egypt, Syria, and the Hejaz, bringing the empire to the height of its power and influence |
1915-1916 | The Armenian Genocide takes place in the Ottoman Empire, with an estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed or displaced |
1919-1922 | The Turkish War of Independence takes place, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatรผrk, resulting in the establishment of the modern Republic of Turkey in 1923 |
1924 | The Caliphate is abolished in Turkey, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire and the beginning of a secular, democratic government |
1934 | Women are granted the right to vote and run for political office in Turkey, making it one of the first countries in the world to grant full suffrage to women |
1952 | Turkey joins NATO, becoming a key member of the Western military alliance and helping to promote regional security and stability |
1960 | The Turkish Armed Forces overthrow the democratically elected government of Adnan Menderes, leading to a period of political instability and military rule that lasts for more than a decade |
1974 | Turkey invades Cyprus, leading to the partition of the island and the establishment of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus |
1980 | The Turkish Armed Forces overthrow the government of Suleyman Demirel, leading to a period of military rule that lasts for three years |
1999 | A major earthquake strikes Turkey, with an estimated 17,000 people killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless |
2002 | The Justice and Development Party (AKP) wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan becoming prime minister and ushering in a period of political and economic stability |
2004 | Turkey begins negotiations to join the European Union, leading to a period of reforms and modernization aimed at meeting the EU's membership criteria |
2007 | The Turkish presidential election leads to political controversy and protests, with the AKP's candidate Abdullah Gul eventually being elected president after a |
2007 | The Turkish presidential election leads to political controversy and protests, with the AKP's candidate Abdullah Gul eventually being elected president after a constitutional crisis is resolved |
2013 | Protests erupt across Turkey over plans to demolish Gezi Park in Istanbul, leading to wider demonstrations against the government and accusations of police brutality and human rights abuses |
2014 | Recep Tayyip Erdogan is elected president of Turkey, with the AKP winning a majority in parliamentary elections and consolidating its hold on power |
2015 | A series of terrorist attacks takes place in Turkey, including bombings in Ankara and Istanbul that kill dozens of people and lead to increased security measures and tensions with neighboring countries |
2016 | A failed coup attempt takes place in Turkey, leading to a crackdown on dissent and opposition and a state of emergency that lasts for more than two years |
2017 | Turkey holds a constitutional referendum that expands the powers of the presidency and consolidates the AKP's hold on political power |
2018 | Turkey launches a military operation in northern Syria against Kurdish militants, leading to increased tensions with the United States and other Western allies |
2019 | Turkey faces economic challenges, with a currency crisis and high inflation leading to calls for structural reforms and greater fiscal discipline |
2020 | The COVID-19 pandemic poses major challenges for Turkey's health care system and economy, with the government implementing a range of measures to support public health and mitigate the impact of the virus |
2021 | Turkey marks the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, which established the modern borders of the country and ended the Ottoman Empire |
2022 | Turkey faces ongoing challenges, including political polarization, economic instability, and security threats from terrorism and regional conflicts |
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