1963 The Central African Federation officially collapses and splits into Zambia, Malawi and Rhodesia.
1964 The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia.
1964 Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom.
1964 Malawi, Malta and Zambia join the United Nations.
1994 Malawi holds its first multi-party elections.