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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 |
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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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