2010 Event Twenty-three Shia Muslim activists are charged with terrorism and attempting to overthrow the government of Bahrain 2000 Event Gulf Air flight 72 crashes near Bahrain, killing 143 1973 Event Bahrain's constitution goes into effect 1973 Event Bahrain adopts it's constitution 1971 Event Bahrain proclaims independence after 110 years of British rule 1950 Event 2 Air France DC-4s crash near Bahrain, about 100 die
