Oslo

Some of the key events about Oslo

• 1048

  The city of Oslo was founded
• 1349

  The Black Death devastated Oslo, killing a large portion of its population
• 1624

  Oslo was rebuilt and renamed Christiania after a devastating fire
• 1624

  A fire destroyed most of the city, leading to its relocation and rebuilding
• 1716

  Another major fire burned down a significant part of the city
• 1814

  Christiania (Oslo) became the capital of Norway
• 1814

  Oslo lost its status as capital when Norway entered a union with Sweden
• 1850

  The University of Oslo was established
• 1892

  The Holmenkollen ski jump was constructed, becoming a symbol of Oslo
• 1899

  The National Theatre opened, enhancing Oslo's cultural scene
• 1925

  The city's name was officially changed back to Oslo
• 1940

  Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Oslo during World War II
• 1943

  The University of Oslo was closed by Nazi occupiers, disrupting education
• 1950

  A tram and train collision in Oslo resulted in multiple fatalities
• 1952

  Oslo hosted the Winter Olympics
• 1993

  The Oslo Accords, despite initial promise, ultimately failed to bring lasting peace to the Middle East
• 1998

  Oslo Airport Gardermoen opened, significantly improving international connections
• 2008

  The Oslo Opera House was inaugurated, becoming an architectural landmark
• 2011

  A car bomb exploded in Oslo's government quarter, causing significant damage and casualties
• 2020

  Oslo, like many cities worldwide, was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to lockdowns and economic hardship

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