Oslo
Some of the key events about Oslo
- 1048The city of Oslo was founded
- 1349The Black Death devastated Oslo, killing a large portion of its population
- 1624Oslo was rebuilt and renamed Christiania after a devastating fire
- 1624A fire destroyed most of the city, leading to its relocation and rebuilding
- 1716Another major fire burned down a significant part of the city
- 1814Christiania (Oslo) became the capital of Norway
- 1814Oslo lost its status as capital when Norway entered a union with Sweden
- 1850The University of Oslo was established
- 1892The Holmenkollen ski jump was constructed, becoming a symbol of Oslo
- 1899The National Theatre opened, enhancing Oslo's cultural scene
- 1925The city's name was officially changed back to Oslo
- 1940Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Oslo during World War II
- 1943The University of Oslo was closed by Nazi occupiers, disrupting education
- 1950A tram and train collision in Oslo resulted in multiple fatalities
- 1952Oslo hosted the Winter Olympics
- 1993The Oslo Accords, despite initial promise, ultimately failed to bring lasting peace to the Middle East
- 1998Oslo Airport Gardermoen opened, significantly improving international connections
- 2008The Oslo Opera House was inaugurated, becoming an architectural landmark
- 2011A car bomb exploded in Oslo's government quarter, causing significant damage and casualties
- 2020Oslo, like many cities worldwide, was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to lockdowns and economic hardship
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