April 13, 1975
In retaliation for the attempted assassination of Pierre Gemayel, Phalangists launch an attack on a bus carrying Palestinian passengers which sparks citywide clashes marking the beginning of the civil war
October 25, 1975
50,000 Lebanese demonstrate against the continuing violence in the country
December 6, 1975
Four members of the Phalangist party are assassinated resulting in street fights that kills innocent victims in Beirut
18 January 18, 1976
Christian forces take over Karantina, a Muslim quarter in Beirut which kills more than 1,000 people. This is followed by a retaliatory strike on Damour by Palestinians and leftist Muslims avenging the Katarina massacre by Christian forces on January 20, 1976
June 1, 1976
Syrian troops enter Lebanon in hope of restoring peace
August 12, 1976
Lebanese forces launch an assault taking over the Tel Al Zaatar Palestinian camp that killed about 2,000 people and injured many
October 1976
• Arab strike force is formed to combat and repress party that violates the ceasefire
• Battle of Aishiya takes place where PLO (Palestine Liberation Organisation) and communist militia attack Aishiya, an isolated Christian village
March 14, 1978
Israel invades South Lebanon
March 19, 1978
UN Security Council adopts Resolution 425 calling for the withdrawal of Israel from South Lebanon. Israel withdraws later in 1978
June 1982
Israel troops invade South Lebanon
August 1982
International intervention occurs wherein multinational forces land in Beirut to oversee the PLO withdrawal from Lebanon and the evacuation of Syrian troops and PLO fighters from Beirut
September 14, 1982
Lebanese President-elect Bashir Gemayel is assassinated at his headquarters in East Beirut
September 15, 1982
Christian forces attack Palestinian camps of Sabra and Shatila killing more than 2,000 Palestinian civilians
April 18, 1983
Bomb explodes at the US Embassy in Beirut killing 63
May 17, 1983
Lebanese-Israeli agreement, sponsored by US that calls on the withdrawal of Israel that was conditioned on the departure of Syrian troops, is signed
October 23, 1983
Suicide bomber attacks the US Marine and French Paratrooper barracks leaving 298 people dead
June 6, 1985
Israel completes its withdrawal from South Lebanon
June 1, 1987
Lebanese Prime Minister Rashid Karami was assassinated
September 22, 1988
Ameen Gemayel ends presidency without a successor. Lebanon is ruled under two governments — military government under Gen. Michel Aoun and a civil government headed by Salim Al Hoss, a Sunni Muslim.
March 14, 1989
Gen. Michel Aoun declares a ‘war of Liberation’ against the Syrian occupation.
September 22, 1989
The Taif agreement takes place in Saudi Arabia. Under the leadership of Rafik Hariri, laying the groundwork to end the civil war. The Christians lose their majority in parliament and settle for a 50-50 split with Muslims.
November 22, 1989
President-elect Rene Muawad is assassinated. Elias Harawi takes over and Gen Emile Lahoud replaces Gen Michel Aoun.
October 13, 1990
Michel Aoun exiled in Paris. This marks the end of the Lebanese Civil war; it is s estimated between 15,000 and 200,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the war.
— Compiled by Gulf News Archives
