Solomon Islands

Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña becomes the first European to visit the Solomon Islands.

Álvaro de Mendaña returns to the Solomon Islands on another expedition.

Spanish expedition led by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós visits the Solomon Islands.

Captain Herbert Gibson declares the southern Solomon Islands a British protectorate.

Fierce fighting begins in the Solomon Islands during World War II.

The Solomon Islands campaign concludes, marking significant military engagements.

The name is changed to 'The Solomon Islands' with the attainment of self-government.

Solomon Islands gains independence and becomes a constitutional monarchy.