| 1894 |
Britain declares Uganda its protectorate. |
| c. 1924 |
Idi Amin Dada born. |
| 9 Oct 1962 |
Uganda achieves its independence. |
| 25 Jan 1971 |
In a coup, Idi Amin Dada overthrows Ugandan President Apollo Milton Obote. |
| Oct 1978 |
Uganda invades the neighboring country of Tanzania. The invading army is repulsed, and Tanzania counter-invades. |
| 11 Apr 1979 |
Idi Amin Dada is overthrown by the invading Tanzanian army, supported by exiled Ugandan dissidents. He relocates to Libya and Iraq, eventually settling in Saudi Arabia, where he lives on a monthly stipend of $1500 provided by the government. |
| Dec 1980 |
Obote regains power after disputed elections. |
| Jul 1975 |
Obote is overthrown by the military and exiled to Zambia. |
| 17 Aug 2003 |
Idi Amin Dada dies. |