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Chronological aspect of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia
The following is a
historical events of
Addis Ababa , the capital of
Ethiopia , including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology.
Prior to 20th century
20th century
1903 — Eucalyptus trees planted.
1904
Mint established.
Asmara — Addis telephone line constructed.
1906 — Telegraph office and Menelik II school established.
1907
Ras Makonnen bridge constructed.
Itegue Taitu Hotel in business.
[7]
1908 — Tefere Makonnen high school established.
[8]
1913 —
Courrier d'Ethiopie
newspaper begins publication.
1917 —
Djibouti -Addis Ababa railway begins operating.
[9]
1922
1924 — Medhane Alem school established.
1928 — Empress Menen school established.
1930s–1940s
1950s–1960s
1970s–1980s
1990s
1991
1992 — Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and Development headquartered in Addis Ababa.
[21]
1994
1995
Addis Ababa "given the status of self-governed city."
The Reporter newspaper begins publication.
[28]
1996
Addis Chamber International Trade Fair begins (approximate date).
[29]
Goshu Art Gallery and Asni Gallery founded.
[8]
1998 — Addis Ababa Ring Road construction begins.
1999
21st century
2000s
2000
City administrative areas reorganized into 10 sub-cities: Arada, Addis Ketema, Akaki Kalati, Bole, Cherkos, Gulele, Kolfe Keranio, Lideta, Nefas Silk, and Yeka.
[31]
Oromia 's capital relocated from
Finfinne to
Adama .
Addis Ababa Women Entrepreneurs Association
[32] and Universal Arts and Crafts gallery
[8] established.
November: Burial of
Haile Selassie .
[4]
2001 — City plan adopted.
2002
2003 —
Arkebe Oqubay becomes mayor.
2004 — Ethiopian Orthodox Library-Museum inaugurated.
[8]
2005
2006
12 May: Bombings.
[36]
Federation of African Societies of Chemistry headquartered in Addis Ababa.
[37]
2007
2008
2009 — Cinema Yoftahe opens.
[40]
2010s
2011 — Jazzamba Lounge (nightclub) in business.
[41]
2012
2013 — 2 June: Anti-government protest.
[44]
2017
2018
2020s
See also
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