1830
Squash was invented in Harrow school when the students started playing with a punctured rackets ball, which “squashed” on impact with the wall.
1864
The first four Squash courts were constructed at Harrow school and Squash was officially founded as a sport in its own right.
1886
The first set of rules were formulated.
1911
Standard measurements of the court were laid down.
1922
The first major championships for women were held in England.
1923
The first major championships for men were held in England.
1928
The Squash Rackets Association (SRA) was founded.
1930
The British Open Championships were first held.
1934
The Women's Squash Rackets Association (WSRA) was founded.
1950
Janet Morgan (Shardlow), wins the first of her 10 'Open' titles.
1951
Hashim Khan wins his first 'Open' Championships and the Khan family then dominates the tournament until 1963.
1961
Heather Blundell (McKay) wins the first of her sixteen 'Open' titles.
1966
Representatives of the sport from a number of countries including Australia, Great Britain, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, USA and Canada meet in London and agree to form the International Squash Rackets Federation (ISRF).
1967
Jonah Barrington wins the first of his six 'Open' titles.
1967
Geoff Hunt of Australia wins the first ISRF World Individual Championship.
1969
Geoff Hunt of Australia wins the first of his eight 'Open' titles.
1973
Edinburgh hosts the first European men's team championship.
1974
Geoff Hunt wins the first World Open Championships for men.
1976
Heather McKay wins the first World Open Championships for women.
1978
Amsterdam hosts the first European women's team championships.
1979
The distinction between Amateurs and Professionals is abolished.
1980
Jahangir Khan wins the first of his 10 'Open' titles.
1985
The ISRF was amalgamated with the Women’s International Squash Federation.
1992
The ISRF changed name to the World Squash Federation (WSF).
2005
Squash makes shortlist of two (with karate) for inclusion in the Olympics Games but fails to get the two-thirds majority required for approval.
2009
Squash misses out on inclusion in the Olympic Games for Rio 2016 - with golf and Rugby 7’s being approved instead.
2015
Squash fails to make the final list of sports being considered for addition to the 2020 Games in Japan.
