HISTORIC TIMELINE
1450First Usage of Montenegro
The name Montenegro is first used to refer to the country.
1696Semi-Autonomy from the Ottoman Empire
Montenegro gains semi-autonomy under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš.
1878Recognition of Independence
Montenegro's independence is recognized by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin.
1910Montenegro Becomes a Kingdom
Montenegro is officially declared a kingdom.
2006Independence Declaration
Montenegro declares its independence following a referendum.