HISTORIC TIMELINE
711Conquest by Umayyad Caliphate
Most of the Iberian Peninsula was conquered by the Umayyad Caliphate.
1492Fall of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada
The Reconquista concluded with the expulsion of Islamic rule from Spain.
1479Union of Castile and Aragon
The dynastic union under Catholic Monarchs marked Spain's unification as a nation state.
1808Start of the Peninsular War
Spain entered the conflict against Napoleonic forces, lasting until 1814.
1936Start of the Spanish Civil War
A civil conflict broke out, leading to significant political changes.
1939End of the Spanish Civil War
The war concluded, leading to the establishment of Franco's dictatorship.
1975End of Francoist dictatorship
Franco's regime resulted in a transition to democracy in Spain.
1986Entry into the European Union
Spain became a member of the EU, boosting its economy and development.