Bucharest

Some of the key events about Bucharest

• 1459

  The city was first mentioned in official documents, marking its historical foundation
• 1595

  The city was burned to the ground by Ottoman forces during the Long Turkish War
• 1813

  A devastating plague epidemic struck Bucharest, killing thousands of residents
• 1847

  A major fire destroyed much of the city center, including many historic buildings
• 1862

  Bucharest became the capital of the newly formed Romanian state
• 1884

  The University of Bucharest was established, becoming a major center for higher education
• 1888

  Bucharest became one of the first cities in the world to have electric street lighting
• 1916

  Bucharest was occupied by German forces during World War I
• 1935

  The Arcul de Triumf (Triumphal Arch) was inaugurated, commemorating Romania's Great Union
• 1936

  The Bucharest National Opera House opened, enhancing the city's cultural scene
• 1940

  A powerful earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure
• 1941

  The city suffered extensive damage from Allied bombing raids during World War II
• 1944

  Bucharest was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe as Soviet forces approached
• 1977

  Another major earthquake struck the city, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
• 1979

  The Bucharest Metro began operations, significantly improving urban transportation
• 1988

  The Palace of the Parliament, the world's largest civilian building, was completed
• 1989

  Violent clashes occurred during the Romanian Revolution, resulting in numerous casualties
• 2004

  Bucharest hosted the NATO Summit, marking Romania's integration into the alliance
• 2007

  Romania joined the European Union, with Bucharest becoming an EU capital city
• 2015

  A nightclub fire killed 64 people and injured many more, leading to mass protests

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