1975 military invasion. It began on 7 December 1975 and lasted until 26 March 1979 (about 3 years). The setting was Portuguese Timor. It was part of the Cold War in Asia and decolonisation of Asia. Those involved included Indonesia, Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Timorese Democratic Union and Timorese Popular Democratic Association. Its causes included 1975 proclamation of independence from East Timor. It led to Indonesian occupation of East Timor.
Before and after
- from 11 November 1975 to 4 April 2002Angolan Civil War
- 20 November 1975Death of Francisco Franco
- from 20 November 1975 to 1 January 1983Spanish transition to democracy
- from 25 November 1975 to 1 January 1989Operation Condor
- from 7 December 1975 to 26 March 1979Indonesian invasion of East Timor
- 18 December 1975Birth of Sia
- from 1976 to 1993Buran programme
- 1976Discovery of bohrium
- 1976Founding of State University of Feira de Santana
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