2010 : 13 November - The detention order expires, Suu Kyi is released.
2009 : Charged with breaking detention rules after American John Yettaw swims, uninvited, to her compound.August - Sentenced to a further 18 months of house arrest.
2000 : September - Placed under house arrest for second time.
1995 : July 10. Suu Kyi released from house arrest after six years of detention.
1991 : July 10. European Parliament awards Suu Kyi Sakharov human rights prize.October 14. Norwegian Nobel Committee announces Suu Kyi is winner of 1991 Peace Prize.
1990 : May 27. NLD wins election with 82% of parliamentary seats. Military junta refuses to recognise results.October 12. Suu Kyi granted 1990 Rafto Human Rights Prize.
1988 : September 24. Co-founds the National League for Democracy (NLD), becomes the party's general secretary