Bahrain

Some of the key events about Bahrain

• 1783

  Bahrain became a British protectorate, marking the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom
• 1783

  Bahrain came under Al Khalifa rule, ending Persian control
• 1861

  Bahrain became a British protectorate, limiting its sovereignty
• 1932

  Oil was discovered in Bahrain, transforming the country's economy
• 1932

  Discovery of oil led to rapid modernization and societal changes
• 1965

  March Intifada occurred, resulting in violent clashes between protesters and authorities
• 1971

  Bahrain gained full independence from the United Kingdom
• 1971

  Iran reasserted its claim over Bahrain, creating diplomatic tensions
• 1973

  The country's first parliamentary elections were held
• 1975

  The National Assembly was dissolved, suspending parts of the constitution
• 1981

  An alleged coup attempt was foiled, leading to arrests and executions
• 1986

  The King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia was opened
• 1994

  A period of civil unrest began, known as the 1990s Uprising in Bahrain
• 2000

  The National Action Charter was introduced, paving the way for political reforms
• 2002

  Bahrain was proclaimed a constitutional monarchy
• 2004

  Bahrain became the first Arab country to chair a session of the United Nations General Assembly
• 2005

  The Bahrain World Trade Center, featuring wind turbines integrated into its design, was completed
• 2010

  Bahrain's Formula One racing circuit hosted its first Grand Prix, putting the country on the global motorsport map
• 2011

  Arab Spring protests in Bahrain were met with a violent crackdown
• 2016

  Prominent human rights activist was arrested, sparking international concern

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