4 August 1914		Luxembourg invaded by German forces at start of World War I. Occupied until 1918.
1921		Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union formed.
10 May 1940		Germany invades and occupies Luxembourg.
Sept 1944		Luxembourg liberated by Allied Forces.
1947		Benelux Customs Union formed with Belgium and the Netherlands.
4 April 1949		Luxembourg becomes a founder member of NATO.
25 March 1957		Treaty of Rome signed - founder member of EEC.
January 2002		Euro replaces Luxembourg Franc as national currency.