| DATE | BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
| 1901 | Born June 6 in Surabaya, Indonesia. |
| 1925 | Graduates from Bandung Technical College. |
| 1929-1931 | Imprisoned by the Dutch for nationalist activities. |
| 1933 | Arrested by the Dutch again; exiled to Sumatra. |
| 1942 | Released by the Japanese; cooperates with them during World War II. |
| 1945 | Proclaims Indonesia's independence from the Dutch. Becomes Indonesia's first president. |
| 1949 | Obtains independence for Indonesia from the Dutch. |
| 1965 | Attempted coup leads to his downfall. Cedes effective power to General Suharto. |
| 1968 | Replaced as president by General Suharto. |
| 1970 | Dies June 21 while under house arrest. |
