The Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute is an ongoing territorial disagreement between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas),…
In 1690, English Captain John Strong made the first recorded landing on the Falkland Islands, naming the strait between the two main islands 'Falkland Sound' after Visco…
In 1764, French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville established Port Louis, the first permanent settlement on East Falkland, naming the islands 'Îles Malouines'. Thi…
In 1766, Britain established a settlement at Port Egmont on Saunders Island, unaware of the French (and soon Spanish) presence on East Falkland. This independent British…
On January 2, 1833, Britain reasserted its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, expelling Argentine officials and settlers who had been present since 1829. This act, f…
In 1965, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2065, recognising the existence of a sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the UK over the Falkland Islands (Malvi…
On April 2, 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, believing military action would force a resolution to the long-standing sovereignty dispute. This sudden invasi…
On June 14, 1982, after 74 days of intense fighting, Argentine forces surrendered to the British in Port Stanley, ending the Falklands War. The UK's successful recapture…
In 1990, the United Kingdom and Argentina formally restored full diplomatic relations, eight years after the Falklands War. While this marked a significant step towards…
On March 10-11, 2013, the Falkland Islanders held a referendum on their political status, with 99.8% voting to remain a British Overseas Territory. This referendum was i…
The year 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, prompting both the UK and Argentina to reiterate their respective claims and commemorate the conflict. Th…
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