Sightless Among Miracles, Sculpture by R.T. Wallen, World Bank Group Main Complex

The World Bank Group Historical Chronology provides a comprehensive timeline of key events in World Bank Group history. Many of the items in the Chronology are "firsts", documenting the first occurrence of significant events, such as the first lending for each member country, the first meetings of consultative groups, first lending in a particular sector, etc. The chronology also includes membership dates for all member countries in each institutions within the World Bank Group.

The chronology from 1946 through 1999 is divided into separate section per decade, with salient world events highlighted at the beginning of each year.

The chronology from 2000 through 2005 is divided into separate sections per year. 

The complete Chronology  (2.66 MB PDF) is also available for downloading or printing.