Niue History

Timeline

 * 1846 Christian missionaries arrive.
 * 1853 Niue is annexed by France.
 * 1900 Niue becomes a British protectorate.
 * 1901 The island is annexed to New Zealand.
 * 1958 Niue becomes an Overseas Territory of France.
 * 1974 Niue becomes a self-governing Territory Overseas of New Zealand.