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Main Historical Dates - St. Pierre and Miquelon

St. Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing overseas territory of France located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Here are the top 30 historical dates in the country's history:

Date Event
1536 Jacques Cartier names the islands "Islands of St. Pierre"
1650 The first French fishermen establish a seasonal fishing station on the islands
1713 St. Pierre and Miquelon are officially recognized as French possessions by the Treaty of Utrecht
1763 France cedes St. Pierre and Miquelon to Great Britain as part of the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War
1778 France regains possession of St. Pierre and Miquelon following the Treaty of Paris which ends the American Revolutionary War
1793 The islands become a French overseas territory
1816 The United States purchases nearby Eastport, Maine from the British, which impacts fishing rights and leads to tension between the U.S. and France
1817 The French establish a permanent settlement on St. Pierre
1871 The French establish a fish cannery on St. Pierre, which becomes a major industry for the islands
1914 St. Pierre and Miquelon become a naval base for the French navy during World War I
1920 The United States and France sign a treaty recognizing French sovereignty over St. Pierre and Miquelon and regulating fishing rights in the area
1940 The islands are occupied by Vichy France, which collaborates with Nazi Germany during World War II
1941 The islands are occupied by Free French forces to prevent them from falling into German hands during World War II
1945 The islands are liberated by Allied forces at the end of World War II
1950 The St. Pierre and Miquelon flag is adopted
1958 The islands become a French overseas department
1976 The islands become a separate overseas collectivity within France
1985 The islands become an overseas collectivity of France
1992 A treaty is signed between Canada and France to regulate fishing rights in the area
1995 St. Pierre and Miquelon are hit by a major storm that causes widespread damage and loss of life
1999 A new airport is opened on St. Pierre, improving transportation to and from the islands
2003 The French government announces plans to close the fish cannery on St. Pierre, leading to protests and demonstrations on the islands
2007 The fish cannery on St. Pierre closes, ending a major industry for the islands
2011 The territorial council of St. Pierre and Miquelon is dissolved and replaced by a territorial assembly
2012 The islands experience a major economic crisis due to a decline in the fishing industry
2016 St. Pierre and Miquelon are hit by Hurricane Nicole, causing significant damage to the islands
2020 St. Pierre and Miquelon are largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to strict travel restrictions and quarantine measures implemented by the French government.

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