Miami
Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida and the seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida. It is the core of the Miami metropolitan area, which, with a population of 6.14 million, is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast after Atlanta, and the ninth-largest in the United States. With a population of 442,241 as of the 2020 census, Miami is the second-most populous city in Florida after Jacksonville. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 61 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).
Some of the key events about Miami
- 1896The city of Miami was officially incorporated with a population of just over 300 people
- 1926The University of Miami was founded, becoming a major educational institution in the region
- 1926A devastating hurricane struck Miami, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
- 1929The stock market crash severely impacted Miami's economy and real estate market
- 1934Pan American Airways began offering flights from Miami to Havana, establishing the city as an international aviation hub
- 1959The Miami International Airport opened, further solidifying the city's role in global air travel
- 1966The Miami Dolphins professional football team was founded, bringing major league sports to the city
- 1980The McDuffie riots erupted, resulting in 18 deaths and extensive property damage
- 1981Miami experienced its deadliest year on record with 621 homicides
- 1984The Miami Metro Rail system began operations, improving public transportation in the city
- 1987The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts opened, becoming a cultural landmark in downtown Miami
- 1992Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida, causing billions in damage and reshaping Miami's landscape
- 1996The AmericanAirlines Arena (now FTX Arena) opened, providing a state-of-the-art venue for sports and entertainment
- 2000The Elián González affair sparked tensions and protests in Miami
- 2001The 2001 anthrax attacks included contaminated letters sent through Miami
- 2002Art Basel Miami Beach held its first show, establishing Miami as a major center for contemporary art
- 2008The Great Recession hit Miami particularly hard, leading to a severe housing crisis
- 2009The Port of Miami Tunnel opened, improving access to the port and reducing traffic congestion in downtown Miami
- 2016Miami became the first U.S. city to report local Zika virus transmission
- 2021The Surfside condominium collapse resulted in 98 deaths and raised concerns about building safety
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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