Ataturk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is born
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, is born in Thessaloniki, then part of the Ottoman Empire.
Gallipoli Campaign
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk distinguishes himself as a military leader during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I.
Start of the Turkish War of Independence
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands in Samsun, marking the start of the Turkish War of Independence against the Allied occupation of Turkey.
Founding of the Republic of Turkey
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk leads the Turkish War of Independence and establishes the Republic of Turkey, becoming its first President.
Republic Proclaimed
The Republic of Turkey is officially proclaimed, replacing the Ottoman Empire.
Abolition of the Caliphate
The Ottoman Caliphate is abolished by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire's political influence.
Surname Law
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is given the surname 'Atatürk' (Father of the Turks) by the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Death of Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passes away in Istanbul, marking the end of an era in Turkish history.