History of Poland timeline

Dates and most important events in Polish history from prehistoric times up to the present day. There are obvious gaps that need to be filled.

966

Christianization of Mieszko I and Poland

1625-1629

Swedish invasion of Poland

11 November 1918

Poland regains independence

01 September 1939

Germany invades Poland - the beginning of WWII

17 September 1939

Soviet troops invade and then occupy eastern Poland

22 July 1944

Soviet-controlled governing body is formed in Lublin on land liberated by Soviet and Polish troops

31 August 1980

victory of Solidarity Trade Union strike led by Lech Walesa in Gdansk, a 21-point agreement with the Communist government signed

15 December 1981

Martial law is proclaimed by the Communist authorities led by General [Wojciech Jaruzelski]?

4 June 1989

The first free general elections (with some reservations) in Poland after the WWII

12 September 1989

The first non-communist goverment in Poland after the WWII