Jakarta
Some of the key events about Jakarta
- 1527The city was founded as Jayakarta, marking the beginning of its recorded history
- 1619The Dutch East India Company established Batavia as the capital of the Dutch East Indies
- 1740A massacre of ethnic Chinese residents occurred, resulting in thousands of deaths
- 1800The Dutch East India Company went bankrupt, leading to direct Dutch colonial rule over Jakarta
- 1942Japanese forces occupied Jakarta during World War II
- 1945Jakarta was proclaimed as the capital city of the newly independent Republic of Indonesia
- 1949Jakarta experienced severe food shortages and economic hardship following Indonesia's independence struggle
- 1962The city successfully hosted the 4th Asian Games, showcasing its ability to organize international events
- 1965A failed coup attempt led to widespread violence and killings in Jakarta
- 1966The National Monument (Monas) was completed, becoming an iconic symbol of Jakarta and Indonesia's struggle for independence
- 1974The "Malari Incident" saw violent student protests against Japanese economic influence
- 1978Soekarno-Hatta International Airport opened, significantly improving Jakarta's global connectivity
- 1990The Jakarta Stock Exchange was established, boosting the city's role as Indonesia's financial center
- 1997The Asian financial crisis severely impacted Jakarta's economy
- 1998Widespread riots and looting occurred during the fall of President Suharto's regime
- 2002Major flooding submerged about 20% of the city, causing significant damage
- 2004Jakarta held its first direct gubernatorial election, enhancing local democracy
- 2004A terrorist bombing at the Australian Embassy killed 9 people and injured over 150
- 2011The city's first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system began construction, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion
- 2018Jakarta successfully hosted the 18th Asian Games, further cementing its status as a major international event destination
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