1981, December 21
In the national election, the Malta Labour Party remained in Government notwithstanding the fact that 51% of the electorate voted in favour of the Partit Nazzjonalista. In the wake of this result, the constitution is amended to provide a mechanism whereby the party with a majority of the popular vote would be awarded a sufficient number of additional seats to give it a legislative majority.
1979, March 31
Freedom Day, Termination of the Military Base Agreement. The Duke of Edinburgh oversees the departure of the last British forces from Malta.
1975, June 25
Malta withdraws recognition of titles of nobility.
1974, December 13
Malta becomes a Republic, with the last Governor-General, Sir Anthony Mamo, serving as its first President. Malta remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
1973, January 29
Malta decriminalizes homosexuality.
1972, May 16
Malta adopts the Maltese pound.
1972
Malta enters into a Military Base Agreement with the United Kingdom and other NATO countries.
1971, October 4
Capital punishment for murder abolished.
1970, December 5
Malta becomes an Associate member of the European Community.
1965
Malta joins the Council of Europe.
1964, December 1
Malta joins the United Nations
1964, September 21
The Duke of Edinburgh represents The Queen at the Independence celebrations, which were held just six months following the birth of Prince Edward.
1964, September 21
Malta is granted independence from the United Kingdom as a Constitutional Monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State.
1961 - 1973
Gozo is granted a local government system. (to 1973)
1961
The State of Malta is created pursuant to the Blood Constitution, which provides for a measure of self-government.
