Brussels
Some of the key events about Brussels
- 1695French troops bombarded the city, destroying a third of its buildings
- 1830Brussels became the capital of the newly independent Belgium
- 1847The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert, Europe's first covered shopping arcade, opened
- 1893The Art Nouveau movement flourished, transforming the city's architecture
- 1897The Palais de Justice, one of the largest buildings constructed in the 19th century, was completed
- 1914German forces occupied Brussels during World War I
- 1940Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Brussels during World War II
- 1958Brussels hosted the World's Fair, introducing the iconic Atomium structure
- 1958A major fire destroyed the World's Fair exhibition hall, injuring dozens
- 1967NATO headquarters was established in Brussels
- 1967A devastating fire at the Innovation Department Store killed 322 people
- 1977The European Economic Community (precursor to the EU) made Brussels its provisional headquarters
- 1985The Heysel Stadium disaster occurred, resulting in 39 deaths and hundreds of injuries
- 1989The Brussels-Capital Region was formed, granting the city more autonomy
- 2000Brussels was designated as one of the European Capitals of Culture
- 2009The Magritte Museum opened, showcasing the world's largest collection of the surrealist artist's works
- 2016Coordinated terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and Maalbeek metro station killed 32 civilians
- 2017A failed terrorist attack occurred at Brussels Central Station
- 2018Brussels experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, causing significant damage
- 2020Brussels was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to lockdowns and economic hardship
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