Madagascar becomes a French protectorate.

Queen Ranavalona III, the last monarch of Madagascar, is deposed by a French military force.

The town of Anosimena is captured by French troops from Menabe defenders in Madagascar.

The town of Ambiky is captured by France from Menabe in Madagascar.

Hermann Göring proposes plans to make Madagascar the "Jewish homeland", an idea that actually is first considered by 19th century journalist Theodor Herzl.

World War II: The British Army carries out an amphibious landing on Madagascar to re-launch Allied offensive operations in the Madagascar Campaign.

Madagascar gains its independence from France.