Bermuda
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest.
Some of the key events about Bermuda
- 1609The first permanent English settlement was established on the island
- 1609A British ship wrecked on Bermuda's reefs, leading to the unintended colonization of the island
- 1620The Bermuda House of Assembly, one of the oldest parliaments in the world, was formed
- 1684Bermuda became a British colony
- 1775Bermuda suffered a severe famine due to the American Revolutionary War disrupting food supplies
- 1815Hamilton was officially incorporated as a town and became the capital of Bermuda
- 1843A devastating hurricane struck Bermuda, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
- 1920Prohibition in the United States led to increased smuggling activities through Bermuda
- 1930The first commercial flight landed in Bermuda, marking the beginning of its tourism industry
- 1941The United States established a naval base in Bermuda through the Destroyers for Bases Agreement
- 1941The United States established military bases in Bermuda, altering the island's landscape and society
- 1968Universal adult suffrage was introduced, allowing all adults to vote regardless of property ownership
- 1973Bermuda's Governor was assassinated, shocking the peaceful island nation
- 1977Race riots erupted in Bermuda, exposing underlying social tensions
- 1995Bermuda became a founding member of the World Trade Organization
- 2003Bermuda was hit by Hurricane Fabian, the strongest storm to impact the island in 50 years
- 2008The global financial crisis significantly impacted Bermuda's economy and offshore financial services
- 2009Bermuda was added to the OECD 'white list' of jurisdictions that substantially implemented international tax standards
- 2017Bermuda hosted the 35th America's Cup sailing competition
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected Bermuda's tourism industry, a key economic sector
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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