| 1749 | Albusaidi dynasty assumes control of Oman. | |
| 1861 | Oman becomes a British protectorate. | |
| 1951 | Muscat and Oman is granted full independence by Britain. | |
| 1968 | British forces withdraw from the Gulf region. | |
| 1970 | Ruling Sultan is replaced by his son. | |
| 1970 | Country renamed Oman. | |
| 1975 | Dhofar revolt suppressed. | |
| 1991 | Consultative Council established. | |
| March 1981 | Oman is a founder member of Gulf Cooperation Council. | |
| 2 August 1990 | Iraq invades Kuwait. | |
| 1997 | Council of State established. |
[To be rewritten]