The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil.
Early history
19th century
20th century
- 1910 - Cine Teatro Jandaia opens.
- 1912 - A Tarde newspaper begins publication.
- 1916 - Avenida Sete de Setembro opens.
- 1918 - Bahia Museum of Art established.
- 1927 - American School established.
- 1930 - headquartered in city.
- 1931 - Esporte Clube Bahia, a football club, formed.
- 1933 - Old Cathedral of Salvador demolished.
- 1942 - (air force base) established.
- 1950 - Population: 274,910 city; 389,422 metro.
- 1951 - Estádio Fonte Nova opens.
- 1958 - and established.
- 1959 - Obras Sociais Irmã Dulce (charity) and Federal University of Bahia's founded.
- 1960 - Population: 393,207 city.
- 1961 - Catholic University of Salvador established.
- 1962 - Sister city relationship established with Los Angeles, USA.
- 1964 - Vila Velha Theater established.
- 1970 - Population: 998,258 city; 1,005,216 urban agglomeration.
- 1972 - Business School of Bahia established.
- 1973 - established.
- 1974
- inaugurated.
- Ilê Aiyê musical group formed.
- 1975 - shopping center in business.
- 1979 - Olodum cultural organization founded.
- 1983 - 4 November: 1983 Copa América football tournament held.
- 1985 - Historic Center of Salvador designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 1987 - in business.
- 1991 - : 2,072,058.
- 1993 - Population: 2,174,072 (estimate).
- 1995 - City joins the .
- 1997 - Salvador Metro construction begins.
21st century
See also
References
This article incorporates information from the Portuguese Wikipedia.
Bibliography
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