This is a timeline of memorable events in the history of the International Democratic Union.

2004.07.24
The Xtraordinary Gentlemen, Randomerica, Nieuwe Munchinland, Cheney-Land, and Mikitivity left the North Pacific (organization) to form the International Democratic Union.

2004.07.25
Mikitivity's "Needle Sharing Prevention" is adopted by the United Nations, making a bold step in the treatment of portions of populations that had been previously ignored and raising the awareness of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

On the same day, Randomamerica is elected as the first UN Delegate.

2004.08.06
Cheney-land is elected as the second UN Delegate.

2004.10.08
Mikitivity's "Good Samaritan Laws" is adopted by the United Nations, dramatically increasing the role of the International Red Cross and establishing greater civil protections for disaster relief workers. Relief agencies begin enhancing international assistance programs.

2004.09.27
Groot Gouda elected as third UN Delegate.

2004.10.09 - 2004.10.21
Week Of The Musical Delegate Chairs; Nieuwe Munchkinland, Randomerica and Groot Gouda are elected for short periods of time as UN Delegate. Groot Gouda proposes a formal election system to elect the UN Delegate, which is adopted by the region. Until the first elections Nieuwe Munchkinland remains UN Delegate.

2004.11.08
Groot Gouda elected as UN Delegate, the first in the new formal election system, 9th Delegate in the history of the IDU. Groot Gouda was the only candidate. Nieuwe Munchkinland becomes Vice Delegate.

2005.01.08
In an exciting head-to-head election, Adam Island becomes the 10th delegate, with Groot Gouda as Vice Delegate.

2005.01.27
Grosseschnauzer's "Tsunami Warning System" is adopted by the United Nations, establishing an international Tsunami Emergency Warning Center and increased international disaster prepardeness.

2005.02.06
Groot Gouda's "The Sex Industry Workers Act" is adopted by the United Nations, promoting limited deregulation of the sex industry and safer working conditions for workers in this industry.

2005.03.08
Groot Gouda elected as UN Delegate as only candidate. Adam Island becomes Vice Delegate.

2005.03.24
Domnonia announces its plans to coordinate and centralise (i.e. create) a map of the entire region.

2005.03.25
Election Charter amended to reflect organisational changes in the region after the disappearance of the Founder.

2005.04.12
Delegate Groot Gouda founds a new invision forum, assigning more moderators and admins to take care of the growing IDU needs.

2005.04.24
Groot Gouda's "Natural Disaster Act" is adopted by the United Nations, establishing a Natural Disaster Assistance Organisation (NDAO) tasked with researching and helping nations prepare for natural disasters, with the understanding that the NDAO works with the already existing TWEC. This is the 5th resolution to come from the IDU and 8th resolution created by an IDU member.

2005.05.09
Groot Gouda re-elected Delegate, with Scoopy becoming Vice Delegate.

2005.07.12
Isles of Koster is rated as the nation with the most rebellious youth all of NationStates, making this the first time that an IDU member ranked first!

2005.08.12
Sober Thought elected Delegate, beating Grosseschnauzer who becomes Vice-Delegate. The elections needed to be extended to reach 50% turnout.

2005.09.22
Antrium's "Labeling Standards" is passed 11,399 to 3,190. This is the 10th resolution by an IDU member.

2005.11.08
Grosseschnauzer is elected delegate as only candidate. Keeslandia is appointed Vice-Delegate.

2006.02.08
Antrium is elected delegate as only candidate. Ceorana is appointed Vice-Delegate.

2006.03.17
Groot Gouda's "The Right To Form Unions" is adopted by the United Nations, 7,577 to 5,394. This resolution established the right for workers to go on strike. This is the 11th resolution to come from the IDU.

2006.03.27
Franxico's "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act" is adopted by the United Nations, by just 298 votes. This is the 12th resolution by an IDU member.

2006.03.27
Franxico's "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act" is adopted by the United Nations, by just 298 votes. This is the 12th resolution by an IDU member.

2006.04.30
Fonzoland's "Waste Disposal Covenant" is adopted by the United Nations, 9,108 to 3,547. It established the UN Waste Disposal Authority, and encouraged responsible waste disposal. It is the 13th resolution by an IDU member.

2006.05.05
Ceorana's "UN Patent Law" is adopted by the United Nations, 7,084 to 3,998. It is the 14th resolution by an IDU member. It created the United Nations Patent Registry to keep a registry of all patents in UN nations.

2006.05.08
Ceorana is declared the winner of the UN delegate elections. Runner-up Groot Gouda becomes Vice-Delegate.

2006.06.08
Baranxtu launches the NSwiki & Factbook Development Service, a place in the IDU forums for nations to request help with their NSwiki pages.

2006.07.01
Groot Gouda resigns as Vice-Delegate, to pursue his position in the RL Gouda city council.