Timeline
Key events related to the islands.
1764
French settlement on the islands.
1767
Spanish administration begins.
1810
May Revolution.
1820
David Jewett formally takes possession.
1829
Luis Vernet is appointed political and military commander.
1831
Attack by the USS Lexington.
1833
British occupation of the islands.
1965
United Nations Resolution 2065.
1982
Malvinas War.