Timeline

__**Timeline **__

In 1969, Mohammed Siad Barre takes power in Somalia.

In 1977, Somalia has a war against Ethiopia and Somalia's situation gets worse.

In 1990, Siad Barre flees the country, leading to no centralized government and poor economy.

On August 15th, 1992, U.S. launches Operation PROVIDE RELIEF to help starvation in Somalia.

On December 8th, 1992, Operation RESTORE HOPE (a.k.a Operation PROVIDE RELIEF) begins.

On June 5th, 1993, Aidid and his Somalia National Alliance forces kill 24 Pakistani soldier.

On June 17th, 1993, Admiral Howe warrants for the capturing of Aidid and offered a $25,000 reward.

On September 15th, 1993, a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter is shot down and kills three U.S. Soldiers.

On October 3rd, 1993, U.S. Task Force Ranger raids the Olympic Hotel in Mogadishu to search for Aidid. This lead to a seventeen hour battle known as the Battle of Mogadishu.

On March 25th, 1994, most U.S. Troops are deployed out of Somalia ending operation CONTINUE HOPE, a follow-on mission to RESTORE HOPE On March 1995, all UN and U.S. personnel withdraw from Somalia