Arrival of the Slavs
The Slavs settled in the Balkans, laying the foundations for the future Serbian state.
7th Century
1217
Establishment of the Serbian Kingdom
Stefan Nemanjić was crowned the first King of Serbia, marking the beginning of the medieval Serbian state.
1346
Serbian Empire
Stefan Dušan proclaimed himself Emperor, expanding the Serbian Empire to its greatest territorial extent.
1389
Battle of Kosovo
The pivotal Battle of Kosovo saw Serbian forces clash with the Ottoman Empire, leading to significant changes in the region's power dynamics.
1459
Fall of the Serbian Despotate
The Ottoman Empire conquered the Serbian Despotate, ending medieval Serbian statehood and beginning centuries of Ottoman rule.
1804
First Serbian Uprising
The First Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule began, marking the start of modern Serbian statehood.
1815
Second Serbian Uprising
The Second Serbian Uprising led to the establishment of the semi-independent Principality of Serbia under Ottoman suzerainty.
1878
Independence Recognized
At the Congress of Berlin, Serbia's independence from the Ottoman Empire was formally recognized by the Great Powers.
1914
World War I
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by a Bosnian Serb nationalist sparked World War I, with Serbia playing a key role in the conflict.
1918
Formation of Yugoslavia
After World War I, Serbia became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, later known as Yugoslavia.
1941
World War II
Nazi Germany invaded Yugoslavia, leading to occupation and significant resistance movements within Serbia.
1945
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Post-World War II, Serbia became a constituent republic within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito.
1991
Breakup of Yugoslavia
The breakup of Yugoslavia began, leading to conflicts and the eventual independence of several republics, including Serbia.
2006
Independence of Serbia
Following the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, Serbia declared its independence on June 5, 2006.
2012
EU Candidate Status
Serbia was granted EU candidate status, marking a significant step towards European integration.
2020
Normalization of Relations with Kosovo
Serbia and Kosovo signed agreements aimed at normalizing economic relations, mediated by the United States.
