Austria
Historical Events
400 - Celtic Inhabitation
The area of today's Austria was inhabited by the Celts.
1 - Roman Annexation
The region was annexed by the Romans in the late 1st century BC.
1156 - Duchy of Austria
Austria was developed into a Duchy.
1453 - Archduchy of Austria
Austria was elevated to an Archduchy.
1804 - Austrian Empire Established
Austria established its own empire before the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.
1867 - Austria-Hungary Formation
The establishment of Austria-Hungary followed the empire's defeat and territorial losses.
1914 - World War I Declaration
Austria declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
1918 - Republic of German-Austria Proclaimed
The Republic of German-Austria was proclaimed following the empire's collapse.
1934 - Austrofascist Dictatorship
Austrofascist dictatorship was formed under Engelbert Dollfuss.
1938 - Annexation by Nazi Germany
Austria was annexed into Nazi Germany by Adolf Hitler.
1945 - Liberation of Austria
Austria was liberated from Nazi control post World War II.
1955 - Sovereignty and Neutrality
Austria regained its sovereignty and declared its perpetual neutrality.
1995 - European Union Membership
Austria became a member of the European Union.