August 2, 1990: Iraqi forces invade Kuwait.
August 6, 1990: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passes Resolution 660, condemning the invasion and demanding Iraqi withdrawal.
August 8, 1990: The United States begins military buildup in the Middle East.
August 25, 1990: Iraq announces the annexation of Kuwait.
September 11, 1990: President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to Congress, outlining his policy of "containment" of Iraq.
September 23, 1990: The UNSC passes Resolution 678, authorizing the use of force against Iraq if it does not withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991.
January 15, 1991: Iraq rejects the UN ultimatum.
January 17, 1991: The Gulf War begins with air strikes against Iraqi forces.
February 24, 1991: Ground forces begin the liberation of Kuwait.
February 28, 1991: Iraqi troops withdraw from Kuwait.
March 3, 1991: A cease-fire is declared.
April 11, 1991: The UN Security Council passes Resolution 687, setting the terms for peace between Iraq and Kuwait.
The Gulf War ends with a victory for the United States and its allies.