1795		Poland divided by Russia, Prussia and Austria.
November 1918		Polish state established with German help.
1919		Polish independence recognised by Versailles Treaty.
1920		Peace treaty ends conflict over eastern border.
1 September 1939		Nazi Germany invades and occupies Poland.
1944		Advancing Soviet forces move onto Polish territory.
December 1944		Communist-dominated Polish provisional government created.
July 1945		The Allies formally recognise the Polish provisional government.
January 1947		Hardline Stalinists win Polish elections.
May 1955		Poland joins the Warsaw Pact.
31 August 1980		Gdansk agreement between workers and Polish Government.
December 1981		Polish government declares martial law.
July 1983		Martial law lifted.
June 1989		Solidarity wins multi-party elections.
12 March 1999		Poland joins NATO.