1994 - The group are formed after responding to an advertisment in The Stage.
1996 - Their debut single "Wannabe" is released, going on to become a No. 1 hit in 31 countries.
1997 - Geri famously performed in the Union Jack dress at the Brit Awards, where they go on to win to accolades. Later that year, starred as themselves in the critically-panned Spice World movie.
1998 - In May, Geri annouces she is to quit the band, but the remaining girls are determined to carry on a four-piece.
1999 - Took an eight month break, reuniting in August to record their third and final studio album.
2000 - Following disappointing album sales of Forever compared to their first two discs, the four-piece go on hiatus to focus on their solo careers.
2007 - All five original members of the group announce their plans to reunite with a worldwide tour starting in December that year.
2008 - Cancelled several tour dates due to 'personal and family commitments'.
2012 - Reunited to perform at the London 2012 Olympics Closing Cermony.
2013 - Viva, Forever!, a broadway musical based around the group's biggest songs runs through July.