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This is a list of world's fairs (with notable permanent buildings built). Worlds Fair is the generic name for various large expositions held since the mid 19th century. ...


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1750s

Events and Trends Scientific navigation is developed The Seven Years War (1756-1763) fought between two rival alliances: the first consisting of the Kingdom of Great Britain, Hanover, and Prussia; the second consisting of Austria, France, Imperial Russia, Saxony, and Sweden. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... First Exhibition (1756) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Royal Society of Arts, whose correct name is the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce but which is more commonly known as the RSA, is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London, which exists to deliver five Manifesto Challenges: encouraging enterprise, moving towards a zero...

1790s

  • 1798 - Paris, France - First Exhibition (1798) and Second Exhibition (1798) in Europe

Events and Trends French Revolution ( 1789 - 1799). ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...

1800s

Events and Trends Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). ... --69. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...

1820s

Events and Trends Nationalistic independence movements helped reshape the world during this decade: Greece declares independence from the Ottoman Empire (1821). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Image of Annual Fair of the American Institute at Niblos Garden c. ...

1840s

// Events and Trends Technology First use of anaesthesia in an operation, by Crawford Long War, peace and politics First signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) on February 6, 1840 at Waitangi New Zealand. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... See also Birmingham, USA, and other places called Birmingham. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

1850s

// Events and Trends Technology Production of steel revolutionised by invention of the Bessemer process Benjamin Silliman fractionates petroleum by distillation for the first time First transatlantic telegraph cable laid First safety elevator installed by Elisha Otis Science Charles Darwin publishes The Origin of Species, putting forward the theory of evolution... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... The Great Exhibition: Paxtons Crystal Palace enclosed full-grown trees in Hyde Park. ... The facade of the original Crystal Palace side view of the Crystal Palace A huge iron and glass building, The Crystal Palace was one of the wonders of 19th Century Britain, if not the world. ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations was held in 1853 in New York City, in the wake of the highly successful 1851 Great Exhibition in London. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... The Great Industrial Exhibition in 1853 was held in Dublin, Ireland. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Munich: Frauenkirche and Town Hall steeple Munich (German: München pronunciation) is the state capital of the German Bundesland of Bavaria. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... Images of the Palais dIndustrie The Exposition Universelle of 1855 was a Worlds Fair held in Paris, France. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Images of the Palais dIndustrie The Exposition Universelle of 1855 was a Worlds Fair held in Paris, France. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city in England. ...

1860s

// Events and trends Technology The First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States is built in the six year period between 1863 and 1869. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Besançon - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city in Germany. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... The International Exhibition of 1862, or Great London Exposition was a worlds fair. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Municipality of Amsterdam Alternate meanings: See Amsterdam (disambiguation) Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... A modern view of the ancient city of Porto, the city that gave the name to the country. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the city in Ireland. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Alternative meanings at Dunedin (disambiguation) Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Le Havre is a city in Normandy, northern France, on the English Channel at the mouth of the Seine. ...

1870s

Events and Trends Technology The invention of the telephone (1876) by Alexander Graham Bell. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Avenida Colón, Córdoba Córdoba is a city located in the foothills of the Sierra Chica mountains on the Suquía river, the center of Argentinas most productive agricultural area. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Lyons), see Lyons (disambiguation). ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Location of Kyoto, on the main island of Japan Kyoto (Japanese: 京都市; Kyōto-shi) is a city in Japan that has a population of 1. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... This article is about the city and federal state in Austria. ... The Weltausstellung 1873 Wien was the large World exposition which was held in 1873 in the Austrian-hungarian capital of Vienna. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city in Ireland. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Roman Colosseum Rome (Italian and Latin Roma) is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Santiagos Metropolitan Cathedral Santiago (officially in Spanish, Santiago de Chile) is Chiles capital and largest city. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Area  - Total 260,000 mi² Population  - City (2003)  - Metropolitan 1,334,249 2 million approx. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Santiagos Metropolitan Cathedral Santiago (officially in Spanish, Santiago de Chile) is Chiles capital and largest city. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... City motto: Spes Bona (Latin: Good Hope) Province Western Cape Mayor Nomaindia Mfeketo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Tokyo (東京; Tōkyō, lit. ... People enjoying cherry blossoms Ueno Park (上野公園 Ueno Kōen) is a spacious public park located in the Ueno section of Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The third Paris Worlds Fair, called an Exposition Universelle in French was held in 1878 and celebrated the recovery of France after the crushing defeat of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Ballarat is a city in rural Victoria, Australia, approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, with a population of 84,000 people. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central...

1880s

// Events and Trends Technology Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Atlanta is the capital and largest city of Georgia, a state of the United States of America. ... In 1881, an International Cotton Exposition was held in Atlanta, Georgia. ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Budapest seen from north. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bordeaux (Bordèu in Gascon) is a France. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Buenos Aires (BWEH-naus EYE-ress, literally Good Winds in Spanish, but more akin to Fair Winds, as in navigation) is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port, as well as one of the largest in South America. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses of Boston, see Boston (disambiguation) Boston is the capital and largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Municipality of Amsterdam Alternate meanings: See Amsterdam (disambiguation) Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... This article is on Calcutta/Kolkata, the city. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Parramatta is a suburb in the City of Parramatta in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Louisville (usually pronounced ; see Pronunciation below) is Kentuckys largest city and the 16th largest city in the United States. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... New Orleans (local pronunciations: , , or ) (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans, pronounced in standard French accent) is a major U.S. port city and historically the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, based on the most current United States census numbers. ... The 1884 Worlds Fair was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... Saint Louis (pronounced in English, in French), frequently spelled St. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... Location Region Piedmont Province Torino Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04N 7°40E (##.#######, -##.#######)1. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Alternative meanings at Wellington (disambiguation) A view of Wellington from the top of Mount Victoria. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... New Orleans (local pronunciations: , , or ) (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans, pronounced in standard French accent) is a major U.S. port city and historically the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, based on the most current United States census numbers. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... This article is about the city in England. ... The International Exhibition of Navigation, Commerce and Industry in Liverpool, England, was opened by Queen Victoria on 11 May 1886. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... Map of greater Melbourne showing Geelong to the south west Geelong is a port city of 184,332 people (2001 census) on Corio Bay, 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... The Roman Colosseum Rome (Italian and Latin Roma) is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Brussels (disambiguation). ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Barcelona (disambiguation). ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Lisbon (in Portuguese, Lisboa) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... This article needs cleanup. ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The Exposition Universelle of 1889 was a Worlds Fair held in Paris, France from May 5, to October 31, 1889. ... The Tower at sunrise The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars, beside the River Seine, in Paris, France. ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meanings at Dunedin (disambiguation) Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ... Categories: New Zealand-related stubs | Worlds Fairs | History of New Zealand ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Aerial view of downtown Buffalo, New York Buffalo is an American city in western New York. ...

1890s

The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The river Weser flows through Bremen to the estuary at Bremerhaven. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Saint Basils Cathedral Moscow (Russian/Cyrillic: Москва́, pronounciation: Moskva), capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva, and encompassing 878. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Location of Kingston Kingston (population 600,000) is the capital of Jamaica. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston City Council, Tasmania Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Prague (Czech: Praha, see also other names) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. ... Bohemia This article is about the historical region in central Europe; for other uses, see Bohemia (disambiguation). ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Alternate uses, see Genoa (disambiguation). ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the Spanish capital. ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... ... World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 The World Columbian Exposition (also called The Chicago Worlds Fair), a Worlds fair, was held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss discovery of the New World. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Kimberley - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Lyons), see Lyons (disambiguation). ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A modern view of the ancient city of Porto, the city that gave the name to the country. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Ballarat is a city in regional Victoria, Australia, approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, with a population of 84,000 people. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Atlanta is the capital and largest city of Georgia, a state of the United States of America. ... The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition was held at the current Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Berlin (disambiguation). ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of and largest city in Mexico. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish community and of the European Union. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Guatemala City (in full, La Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción; locally known as Guatemala or, informally, Guate) is the capital and largest city of Guatemala. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the Australian city. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Nashville skyline Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ... The Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition was a Worlds Fair staged between May 1 and October 31 of 1897 in Nashville. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Old town in Stockholm from the air â–¶(?) is the capital of Sweden, located on the east coast at the entrance of lake Mälaren. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meanings at Dunedin (disambiguation) Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Location in Nebraska Founded Incorporated 1854 1857  County Douglas County Mayor Michael Fahey Area  - Total  - Water 1290. ... Categories: United States-related stubs | Worlds Fairs ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... County Hordaland Landscape Midhordland Municipality NO-1201 Administrative centre Bergen Mayor (2004) Herman Friele (H) Official language form Neutral Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 215 465 km² 445 km² 0. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Munich: Frauenkirche and Town Hall steeple Munich (German: München pronunciation) is the state capital of the German Bundesland of Bavaria. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Location Region Piedmont Province Torino Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04N 7°40E (##.#######, -##.#######)1. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city and federal state in Austria. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Coolgardie (30°57′ S 121°09′ E) is a small town in the Australian state of Western Australia, 558 km east of the state capital, Perth. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Location in Nebraska Founded Incorporated 1854 1857  County Douglas County Mayor Michael Fahey Area  - Total  - Water 1290. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ...

1900s

// Events and Trends Technology Lawrence Hargrave makes the first stable wing design for a heavier-than-air aircraft Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first documented flight in a powered heavier-than-air aircraft Mass production of automobile Wide popularity of home phonograph Panama Canal is being built by the... 1900 (MCM) is a common year starting on Monday. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France, to celebrate the achivements of the past century and to accelerate development into the next. ... 1900 (MCM) is a common year starting on Monday. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Aerial view of downtown Buffalo, New York Buffalo is an American city in western New York. ... The Pan American Exposition was a Worlds Fair held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city and federal state in Austria. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Charleston, South Carolinas oldest city Motto: Fedes Mores Juraque Curat Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Founded Incorporated 1670   County Berkeley and Charleston Counties Borough Parrish Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Location Region Piedmont Province Torino Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04N 7°40E (##.#######, -##.#######)1. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Hanoi opera house Hanoi (Vietnamese: Hà Nội; Chinese: 河内), estimated population 3,500,800 (1997), is the capital of Vietnam and was the capital of North Vietnam from 1954 to 1976. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The Glass City Location Location in the state of Ohio Government County Lucas Mayor Jack Ford (D) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 217. ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Saint Louis (pronounced in English, in French), frequently spelled St. ... Entrance to Creation Exhibit on the Pike Map of the St. ... The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every four years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ... The 1904 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the III Olympiad, were held in St. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, and county seat of Multnomah County. ... On June 1, 1905 the Lewis and Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair opened in Portland, Oregon. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Liège (Dutch: Luik, German: Lüttich; before 1946, the citys name was written Liége, with the acute accent) is a major city located in the Belgian province of Liège, of which it is the capital. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... This is about the Italian city of Milan. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Marseilles redirects here. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Christchurch (disambiguation). ... International Exhibition (1906) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city in Ireland. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Hampton Roads, Virginia 1858 Hampton Roads is the name of both a body of water and the land areas which surround it in southeastern Virginia in the United States. ... The Jamestown Exposition was one of the many worlds fairs and expositions that were popular in the United States early part of the 20th century. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the German city. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... The Franco-British Exhibition (1908) was held in area now called White City. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Ipanema beach A NASA satellite image of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro (meaning River of January in Portuguese) is the name of both a state and a city in southeastern Brazil. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Downtown Seattle skyline City nickname: The Emerald City Location Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Government County King Mayor Greg Nickels NP/Democrat ¹ Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 369. ... The Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition with a view of Mount Rainier The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was a worlds fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. ...

1910s

// Events and trends The 1910s represent the culmination of European militarism which had its beginings during the second half of the 19th Century. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Nanjing (南京, Pinyin: Nánjīng, Wade-Giles: Nan-ching; Postal System Pinyin: Nanking, formerly Jinling 金陵, Jiangning 江宁, and Tianjing 天京) is the central city of downstream Yangtze Basin and is a renowned historical and cultural city. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish community and of the European Union. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Buenos Aires (BWEH-naus EYE-ress, literally Good Winds in Spanish, but more akin to Fair Winds, as in navigation) is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port, as well as one of the largest in South America. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... Japan-British Exhibition (1910) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the city and federal state in Austria. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Brühls Terrace and the Frauenkirche Dresden [ˈdreːsdn̩] (Sorbian/Lusatian Drježdźany), the capital city of the German federal state of Saxony, is situated in a valley on the river Elbe. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... The Roman Colosseum Rome (Italian and Latin Roma) is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Location Region Piedmont Province Torino Area   – Total   – Water 130 km² (50 mi²) ##.# km² (#.# mi²) #.##% Population   – Total (2002)   – Density 857,433 6,596/km² Time zone CET: UTC+1 Latitude Longitude   45°04N 7°40E (##.#######, -##.#######)1. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... Tokyo (東京; Tōkyō, lit. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... This page is about the Belgian city. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Municipality of Amsterdam Alternate meanings: See Amsterdam (disambiguation) Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... City nickname: The Marble City, K-Town, Big Orange Country, Knox Vegas Location Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Government Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Mayor Bill Haslam Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 254. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Boulogne-sur-Mer is a city and commune in northern France, in the Pas-de-Calais département of which it is a sous-préfecture. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The article about perfume can be found at Eau de Cologne. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This article is about the English city. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... The Palace of Fine Arts from the Exposition The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was a worlds fair held in San Francisco, California between February 20 and December 4 in 1915. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Government County San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 372. ... The Panama-California Exposition was a exposition held in San Diego, California between January 1, 1915 and January 1, 1917. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This is about the capital of Panama. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ...

1920s

Sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or primarily in North America and in Australia as the Roaring Twenties . In Europe it is sometimes refered to as the Golden Twenties. ... 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... Alternate meanings: See Shanghai (disambiguation) Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: shàng hǎi; Shanghainese IPA: /zɑ̃ hɛ/) is Chinas largest city and is situated on the banks of the Chang Jiang delta. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Marseilles redirects here. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Tokyo (東京; Tōkyō, lit. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Ipanema beach, in the South Zone, immortalised by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Morais song The Girl from Ipanema Cristo Redentor, the famous Christ the Redeemer statue at the top of the Corcovado mountain A NASA satellite image of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro (meaning River of January in... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is on Calcutta/Kolkata, the city. ... The British Empire Exhibition was held at Wembley, London in 1924. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Wembley is a place in the London Borough of Brent. ... The British Empire Exhibition was held at Wembley, London in 1924. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lyons), see Lyons (disambiguation). ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Alternative meanings at Dunedin (disambiguation) Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 was a worlds fair hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the 50th anniversary of the 1876 Centennial Exposition. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Berlin (disambiguation). ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lyons), see Lyons (disambiguation). ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The article about perfume can be found at Eau de Cologne. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... County Los Angeles County, California Area  - Total  - Water 170. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Barcelona (disambiguation). ... This article is about the city in Spain. ... The Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 was a worlds fair held in Seville, Spain. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ...

1930s

// Events and trends The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the global depression. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Liège (Dutch: Luik, German: Lüttich; before 1946, the citys name was written Liége, with the acute accent) is a major city located in the Belgian province of Liège, of which it is the capital. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The Old town in Stockholm from the air â–¶(?) is the capital of Sweden, located on the east coast at the entrance of lake Mälaren. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Trondheim (Icelandic name: Þrándheimur; Lithuanian name: Trondheimas; former German name: Drontheim) is a city and municipality in the county of Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This is about the Italian city of Milan. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... York Hall is a government building on Yorktowns historic Main Street. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... ... A 1933 Century of Progress worlds fair poster The Century of Progress Exposition was a worlds fair held in Chicago, Illinois from 1933-1934 to celebrate Chicagos centennial. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A modern view of the ancient city of Porto, the city that gave the name to the country. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Tel Aviv at night Dizengof Center Allenby Street Tel Aviv-Yafo (Hebrew תל אביב-יפו; Arabic تل ابيب-يافا Tal Abīb-Yāfā) is an Israeli city on the coast of the Mediterranean sea. ... á 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish community and of the European Union. ... á 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... City nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Government County San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 372. ... á 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Johannesburgs skyline as seen from the observation deck of the Carlton Centre. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... City nickname: The Forest City Location Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Government County Cuyahoga Mayor Jane L. Campbell; Frank G. Jackson (mayor-elect) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 213. ... The Great Lakes Exposition was held in Cleveland, Ohio, in the summer of 1936, to commemorate the centennial of the citys incorporation. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aerial view of Dallas City nickname: Big D Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 385. ... The Texas Centennial Exposition was a worlds fair held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texass independence from Mexico in 1836. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Berlin (disambiguation). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... City nickname: The Forest City Location Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Government County Cuyahoga Mayor Jane L. Campbell; Frank G. Jackson (mayor-elect) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 213. ... The Great Lakes Exposition was held in Cleveland, Ohio, in the summer of 1936, to commemorate the centennial of the citys incorporation. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aerial view of Dallas City nickname: Big D Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 385. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Düsseldorf - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Downtown Miami City nickname: The Magic City, The American Riviera, The Sixth Borough Location Location of Miami in the State of Florida Government County Miami-Dade Mayor Manuel “Manny” Diaz (R) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 139. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The Soviet pavilion was crowned with a gigantic statue of Labourer and Kolkhoz Woman. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nagoya Castle in June of 2004. ... Held in the Minami Ward of Nagoya, Japan from March 15 to May 31 in 1937, it was an exposition for the promotion of peace and development between world cultures. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Glasgows location in Scotland Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... The 1939 New York Worlds Fair, located where Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is now (and where the 1964 New York Worlds Fair was held), was one of the largest worlds fairs of all time. ... Futurama is an animated American cartoon series created by Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons) and David X. Cohen (also a writer for The Simpsons). ... A trilon is a box in the shape of an equilateral-triangular right prism that is occasionally used on certain game shows to hide information until needed. ... The Trylon and the Perisphere were the central structures of the New York Worlds Fair of 1939-1940. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Alternative meanings at Wellington (disambiguation) A view of Wellington from the top of Mount Victoria. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Brühls Terrace and the Frauenkirche Dresden [ˈdreːsdn̩] (Sorbian/Lusatian Drježdźany), the capital city of the German federal state of Saxony, is situated in a valley on the river Elbe. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Liège (Dutch: Luik, German: Lüttich; before 1946, the citys name was written Liége, with the acute accent) is a major city located in the Belgian province of Liège, of which it is the capital. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Location within Switzerland â–¶(?) (German pronunciation IPA: ; in English often Zurich, without the umlaut) is the largest city in Switzerland (population: 366,145 in 2004; population of urban area: 1,091,732) and capital of the canton of Zürich. ...

1940s

// Events and trends The 1940s were seen as a transition period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s, which also leads the period to be divided in two halves: The first half of the decade was dominated by World War II, the widest and most destructive armed conflict in... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lisbon (in Portuguese, Lisboa) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Napule, from Greek Νέα Πόλις - Néa Pólis - meaning New City; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region and the Province of Naples. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Tokyo (東京; Tōkyō, lit. ... This article is about the year. ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... This article is about the year. ... The Roman Colosseum Rome (Italian and Latin Roma) is the capital city of Italy, and of its Lazio region. ... Exposition advertizing. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Brussels (disambiguation). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Categories: Caribbean geography stubs | Capitals in North America | Haiti ...

1950s

// Events and trends The 1950s in Western society was marked with a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in almost 30 years and return to the 1920s-type consumer society built on credit and boom-times, as well as the the baby boom from returning GIs who... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. ... The Festival of Britain was a national exhibition which opened in May 1951 in London. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location within China Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China. ... Canton Fair, with its formal name Chinese Export Commodities Fair, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since Spring of 1957. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish community and of the European Union. ... The Atomium. ... The Atomium Built for the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair (Expo 58), the 103-meter (335-foot) tall Atomium monument represents a unit cell of an iron crystal (body-centered cubic), magnified 165 billion times, with vertical body diagonal, with tubes along the 12 edges of the cube and from...

1960s

The 1960s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Downtown Seattle skyline City nickname: The Emerald City Location Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Government County King Mayor Greg Nickels NP/Democrat ¹ Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 369. ... The Space Needle, built for the Century 21 Exposition. ... ‹The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... View of the New York Worlds Fair 1964/1965 as seen from the observation towers of the New York State pavilion. ... The Bureau of International Expositions (or Bureau International des Expositions) is the organization responsible for sanctioning Worlds fairs. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs cleanup. ... The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, or simply Expo 67 was a Worlds Fair held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1967 to coincide with the Canadian Centennial that year. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Downtown San Antonio as viewed from the Tower of the Americas Motto: Nickname: Alamo City Location in Texas Founded Incorporated 1731   County Bexar County Borough Parrish Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - Total  - Water 1,067. ... HemisFair 68 was the first officially designated worlds fair (or international exposition) held in the Southwest United States. ...

1970s

The 1970s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1970 and 1979. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Tower of the Sun Expo 70 (ja. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Spokane (pronounced spō-CAN ) is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington, USA. It is also known as the seat of the Inland Empire. ... Expo 74 was an environmentally themed Worlds Fair hosted in 1974 by Spokane, Washington, the smallest city ever to host a Worlds Fair. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... This article is about the prefecture. ... Expo 75 (Japanese: 沖縄国際海洋博覧会, Okinawa kokusai kaiyou hakurankai) was a Worlds Fair held on the island of Okinawa in Japan from July 20, 1975 to January 18, 1976. ...

1980s

The 1980s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1980 and 1989. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City nickname: The Marble City, K-Town, Big Orange Country, Knox Vegas Location Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Government Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Mayor Bill Haslam Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 254. ... The 1982 Worlds Fair was held in Knoxville, Tennessee in the United States. ... The Sunsphere is a 81. ... This page is about the year 1984. ... New Orleans (local pronunciations: , , or ) (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans, pronounced in standard French accent) is a major U.S. port city and historically the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, based on the most current United States census numbers. ... The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition was a Worlds Fair held in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984. ... This article is about the year. ... Tsukuba (Japanese: つくば市; -shi; from Han character 筑波) is a planned city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... Expo 86 logo The 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, or simply Expo 86, was a Worlds Fair held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during the summer of 1986. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... // World Expo 88 Expo 88 - as seen from the Brisbane River World Expo 88 at night World Expo 88 was a Worlds Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30 and October 30, 1988. ...

1990s

The 1990s refers to the years 1990 to 1999; the last decade of the 20th Century. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Seville (Spanish: Sevilla, see also different names) is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, crossed by the river Guadalquivir (37° 22′ 38″ N, 5° 59′ 13″ W). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Alternate uses, see Genoa (disambiguation). ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Taejon Expo 93 was a three-month international exposition held between August 7, and November 7, 1993 in the central South Korean city of Daejeon (at the time spelled Taejŏn). The theme of the exposition was The Challenge of a New Road of Development, with various other sub-themes around... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... District Lisbon Mayor   - Party Carmona Rodrigues PSD Area 84. ... Parque das Nações: exemplary modern architecture Expo 98 was a Worlds Fair held at Parque das Nações (Park of the Nations) in Lisbon, Portugal from May 22 to September 30, 1998. ...

2000s

Saddam Hussein shortly after his capture Major controversy over U. S. presidential election (November 7-December 13, 2000) September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New Yorks World Trade Center and Virginias Pentagon killing almost 3000 people. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Alternate meanings: Hanover (district), Hanover (region), Hanover (state), other uses Map of Germany showing Hanover Hanover (in German: Hannover [haˈnoːfɐ]), on the Leine river, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in Germany. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location within Switzerland Biel/Bienne is a city in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. ... Location within Switzerland Berntor in Murten Murten (-German; French: Morat) is a town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, on the southern shores of Lake Murten. ... Location within Switzerland Neuchâtel is a city in Switzerland which is the capital of the Canton of Neuchâtel. ... Location within Switzerland Yverdon-les-Bains (called Eburodunum during the Roman era) is a town in the Vaud canton of Switzerland, located on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel. ... Expo. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Seine-Saint-Denis is a French département located in the ÃŽle-de-France région. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Aichi can refer to: Aichi Prefecture Aichi Steel Corporation This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A part of the Global Loop at Expo 2005 Expo 2005 is the Worlds Fair held in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, east of the city of Nagoya. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Zaragozas location in Spain Zaragoza (frequently Saragossa in English; Latin Caesaraugusta) is the capital city of the autonomous region and former kingdom of Aragón in Spain, and is located on the river Ebro, and its tributaries the Huerva and Gállego, near the centre of the region, in... Expo 2008 is an international exposition, coordinated by the Bureau of International Expositions organization which is responsible for sanctioning Worlds fairs. ...

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