1690-1820: Sovereignty disputed by UK, France, Spain and Argentina.
1820- : Sovereignty disputed by UK and Argentina.
1960: UK ignores UN.
1965: UN calls for negotiation.
1968: Islanders prefer UK.
1973: UN urges negotiation, UK refuses.
1976: Negotiations resumed.
1980: Islanders prefer UK.
1982: Argentina invades. War ensues. UK scuppers two possible peace settlements and a ceasefire, apparently preferring military victory at the cost of nearly 1,000 dead, plus injured and over $2 billion spent.
1986: UN demands negotiation.
1995: Mineral exploitation agreement.