32 BCE
Han Solo Born on Corellia
Han Solo is born on the planet Corellia to parents who die shortly after. He grows up as a street orphan in the Coronet City slums. #starwars #character
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
22 BCE
Han Joins the Imperial Navy
To escape Corellia, Han enlists in the Imperial Navy, where he receives flight training and earns the rank of lieutenant. #starwars #military
19 BCE
Han Rescues Chewbacca from Slavery
Han saves the Wookiee Chewbacca from Imperial slavers on Kashyyyk, earning a life debt. They become lifelong partners. #starwars #friendship
18 BCE
Han Wins Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian
In a game of sabacc, Han wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian. He modifies the ship heavily. #starwars #ship
18 BCE
Han Discharged from Imperial Navy
Han is dishonorably discharged after saving Chewbacca and assaulting his commanding officer. He becomes a smuggler. #starwars #smuggler
15 BCE
Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs
Han boasts that the Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, a feat achieved by navigating a shorter route through the Maw. #starwars #legend
By Kessel Run, United States Air Force - Kessel Run (lead video), circa 0:56, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=135944638
10 BCE
Han Meets Jabba the Hutt
Han begins working for the crime lord Jabba the Hutt, smuggling goods for him. He incurs a large debt. #starwars #crime
2 BCE
Han Dumps Spice Cargo to Avoid Imperial Patrol
To avoid Imperial capture, Han dumps a shipment of spice, angering Jabba. Jabba places a bounty on Han's head. #starwars #smuggler
0 CE
Han Receives Reward from Leia
Leia awards Han a medal for his role in the Battle of Yavin, though Han initially leaves before the ceremony. #starwars #reward
0 CE
Han Shoots Greedo in the Cantina
Bounty hunter Greedo confronts Han, but Han shoots him first (or second, depending on the version). #starwars #action
0 CE
Han Rescues Princess Leia from the Death Star
Han, Luke, and Chewbacca rescue Princess Leia from her cell. They escape in the Falcon. #starwars #rescue
0 CE
Han Leaves the Rebellion (Temporarily)
After receiving payment, Han decides to leave the Rebellion to pay off Jabba. He departs with Chewbacca. #starwars #departure
0 CE
Han Discovers Alderaan's Destruction
Arriving at Alderaan, Han finds the planet destroyed by the Death Star. The Falcon is tractored aboard. #starwars #tragedy
0 CE
Han Escapes Tatooine with Luke and Obi-Wan
Han pilots the Falcon out of Mos Eisley, escaping Imperial forces. They jump to hyperspace. #starwars #escape
0 CE
Han Meets Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Mos Eisley
In the Mos Eisley cantina, Han agrees to transport Luke and Obi-Wan to Alderaan for a price. #starwars #meeting
1 CE
Han Captured and Tortured by Vader
Darth Vader captures Han and tortures him to use as bait for Luke. #starwars #torture
By TalkTuahLunchly - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=195957249
1 CE
Han Returns to Help the Rebellion on Hoth
Han returns to the Rebel base on Hoth just before the Imperial attack. He helps evacuate. #starwars #return
1 CE
Han and Leia Kiss on Hoth
Before the evacuation, Han and Leia share a passionate kiss. Their romantic tension grows. #starwars #romance
1 CE
Han Meets Lando Calrissian on Cloud City
Han and Leia go to Cloud City to seek help from Lando. Lando betrays them to Darth Vader. #starwars #betrayal
1 CE
Han Frozen in Carbonite
Vader freezes Han in carbonite to test the process. Han is then given to Boba Fett. #starwars #captivity
1 CE
Han and Leia Hide in the Asteroid Field
Pursued by the Empire, Han hides the Falcon in an asteroid field. They evade capture. #starwars #survival
By Thunkii - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192329406
1 CE
Han Delivered to Jabba the Hutt
Boba Fett delivers the frozen Han to Jabba's palace on Tatooine. Han is displayed as a wall decoration. #starwars #bounty
3 CE
Han Leads the Ground Assault on Endor
Han leads the Rebel strike team to disable the shield generator on Endor. They succeed with the help of Ewoks. #starwars #battle
3 CE
Han and Leia Declare Their Love
After the Battle of Endor, Han and Leia finally confess their love for each other. #starwars #romance
3 CE
Han Promoted to General in the Rebel Alliance
Han is given the rank of general and leads a strike team on Endor. #starwars #military
3 CE
Han Strangles Jabba the Hutt
During the rescue, Han accidentally causes Jabba's sail barge to explode. He kills Jabba. #starwars #revenge
3 CE
Han Rescued from Jabba's Palace
Luke, Leia, and Chewbacca rescue Han from Jabba's palace. Han is freed from carbonite. #starwars #rescue
4 CE
Han Marries Leia Organa
Han and Leia marry in a small ceremony on Endor. Their union is celebrated by the Rebellion. #starwars #marriage
5 CE
Han and Leia's Son Ben Solo Born
Leia gives birth to Ben Solo, who later becomes Kylo Ren. Han is a proud father. #starwars #family
10 CE
Han and Leia's Twins Born (Legends)
In Legends continuity, Leia gives birth to twins Jaina and Jacen Solo. Han becomes a father again. #starwars #legends
15 CE
Han Becomes a Racing Champion (Legends)
Han wins the Dragon Void Run, a prestigious space race. He retires from smuggling. #starwars #racing
20 CE
Han Serves as a Senator (Legends)
Han briefly serves as a senator in the New Republic, but dislikes politics. #starwars #politics
28 CE
Han and Leia Separate
Strained by Ben's turn to the dark side, Han and Leia separate. Han returns to smuggling. #starwars #separation
34 CE
Han Meets Rey and Finn on Takodana
Han offers to help Rey and Finn after they escape the First Order. He learns of the map to Luke Skywalker. #starwars #meeting
By Stefan Krasowski - Flickr: Algeria Tunisia Libya 042, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18875202
34 CE
Han's Death Mourned by Leia and Chewbacca
Leia senses Han's death through the Force. Chewbacca mourns his friend. #starwars #grief
34 CE
Han Confronts Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base
Han attempts to bring his son Ben back to the light. Kylo Ren kills Han by running him through with his lightsaber. #starwars #death
35 CE
Han's Memory Honored by the Resistance
The Resistance remembers Han as a hero. Leia keeps his dice as a memento. #starwars #legacy
35 CE
Han's Dice Passed to Rey
Leia gives Han's dice to Rey, symbolizing the passing of the torch. #starwars #symbolism
35 CE
Han Appears as a Force Vision to Kylo Ren
Kylo Ren has a vision of his father, who tells him he knows what he has to do. #starwars #vision
35 CE
Han's Spirit Appears to Kylo Ren on Exegol
Kylo Ren sees a memory of Han, who tells him it's not too late to turn back. #starwars #redemption
35 CE
Han's Legacy Lives On
Han Solo is remembered as a scoundrel turned hero, a key figure in the Rebellion and Resistance. #starwars #legacy