14th Century
1396 – Melaka was founded by Parameswara.
15th Century
1403 – First Chinese official trade envoy, led by Yin Cheng arrives in Melaka.
1407 – The Chinese Imperial Fleet, under Admiral Cheng Ho visits Melaka.
1411 – Parameswara visits the Yongle Emperor in China.
1447 – The first Siamese attack on Melaka but was repelled by the fleet of Melaka.
1459 – Princess Hang Li Poh’s Well is built.
16th Century
1509 – The first Portuguese trading expedition, led by Diego Lopez de Sequiera arrives in Melaka with a fleet of ships
1511 – After 10 day siege, Melaka falls to the Portuguese armada, led by Alfonso D’ Albuquerque.
1537 – First Acehnese attack on Portuguese in Melaka.
1545 – Fr. Francis Xavier arrives in Melaka for the first time.
1571 – St. John’s Fort is built.
1597 – The Dutch attack Melaka.
* The Portuguese rule in Melaka lasts for over 130 years.
17th Century
1606 – A combined Dutch and Johor force attacks Melaka. The timely arrival of Portuguese reinforcement from Goa saves Melaka.
1645 – Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is built by Chinese headman, Lee Wei King. This is the odlest surviviing temple in Malaysia.
1650 – The Stadhuys or “State House”, the residence of Dutch Governor, as well as the administrative centre is built.
18th Century
1710 – St. Peter Church, the oldest functioning Christian Church in Malaysia, is built by the Portuguese descendants.
1728 – Kampung Hulu Mosque is built.
1748 – Kampung Kling Mosque is built.
1756 – The Bugis under Daing Kamboja attack Melaka.
1781 - Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is built.
1795 – The British take over Melaka from the Dutch. Sam Po Keng Temple is built.
19th Century
1806 – The British begin the demolition of the Portuguese fortress and total abandonment of Melaka.
1818 – With the end of Napoleonic Wars, Melaka returned to the Dutch under the Treaty of Venice.
1824 – By Anglo-Dutch Traty, or Treaty of London, Melaka is firmly placed under British rule.
1826 - Along with Penang and Singapore, Melaka is incorporated into the Straits Settlement.
1856 – St. Francis Xavier’s Church is built.
1867 – The administration of Straits Settlements is transferred from the Governor – general of India’s Office to the Colonial Office in London and Melaka becomes a British colony
20th Century
1904 – Queen Victoria’s Fountain is built.
1942 – The Japanese Occupation forces take over Melaka.
1956 – The proclamation of the date of independence by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister takes place at Padang Bandar Hilir (Padang Pahlawan) in Melaka on 20th February.
1957 – Malaysia achieves her independence on August 31st. Melaka’s last British Resident Commissioner, H.G. Hammet, hands the instrument of independence to the first local Governor.
1963 – Melaka joins the Federation of Malaysia.
1989 – Melaka is declared a Historical City on 15 April 1989.
* The Japanese Occupation lasted only 3 years and 8 months.
21st Century
2008 – Melaka is enlisted as world heritage site by UNESCO on 7 july 2008.
