Wellington

Some of the key events about Wellington

• 1840

  The city was officially founded as a planned settlement by the New Zealand Company
• 1848

  A major earthquake struck the region, causing significant damage
• 1855

  Another severe earthquake hit Wellington, destroying many buildings
• 1865

  Wellington became the capital city of New Zealand
• 1893

  The Wellington Cable Car began operation, connecting the central city to Kelburn
• 1902

  The Bank of New Zealand Building, one of the city's first high-rises, was completed
• 1918

  The city was severely affected by the global influenza pandemic
• 1931

  The Great Depression caused widespread unemployment and economic hardship
• 1939

  Wellington Airport opened, improving transportation links
• 1942

  Wellington experienced wartime blackouts and air raid drills due to WWII fears
• 1968

  The Wahine disaster occurred when a ferry sank in Wellington Harbour, killing 51 people
• 1970

  The InterIslander ferry service between Wellington and Picton commenced
• 1987

  The stock market crash severely impacted Wellington's financial sector
• 1998

  Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand, opened in Wellington
• 2000

  The Wellington Waterfront development project began, revitalizing the harbor area
• 2003

  The "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" world premiere was held in Wellington
• 2011

  Wellington was named the "Coolest Little Capital in the World" by Lonely Planet
• 2011

  A series of strong earthquakes caused damage to buildings and infrastructure
• 2013

  A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck, causing further damage and disruption
• 2016

  A 7.8 magnitude earthquake near Kaikoura affected Wellington, causing evacuations and damage

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