Timeline of Dakar
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Prior to 18th century
- pre-15th century - arrival of the Lebou on the Cap-Vert peninsula.
- 1448 - Álvaro Fernandes lands on Goree island, enslaves some locals
- 1501 - During a stopover in Dakar bay, Amerigo Vespucci began to construct his "New World" hypothesis about America.[1]
- 1549 - Battle of Danki, Cayor breaks away from the Jolof Empire
- mid-17th century - foundation of the Lebou village of Ndakaaru.
- 1677 - Capture of Goree by a French fleet led by Jean d'Estrées.[2]
18th century
- 1786 - Dakar had around 5000 inhabitants, and was one of the largest towns of Cayor.[3]
- 1795 -
- Revolt of the Marabouts of Cayor.
- Defeat of the marabout army by royalist forces at Loofe
- Retreat and fortification of the Cap-vert peninsula
- Repulse of the royalist attack
- Proclamation of the Lebou Republic
19th century
- 1812 - Cayor recognizes the independence of the Lebou Republic.[4]
- 1857
- 1862 – "Master plan for Dakar is drafted by Émile Pinet-Laprade."[6]
- 1863
- Streets named.[6]
- Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Senegambia established.[7]
- 1867 - Port was opened for commerce.[8]
- 1872 – Town becomes part of the commune of Gorée.[9]
- 1878 – Population: 1,600.[10]
- 1885
- Rue Blanchot mosque built (approximate date).[11]
- Opening of the Dakar–Saint-Louis railway (163 miles long).[8]
- 1887
- 1891 – Population: 8,737.[9]
- 1900 – "Military seaport" built.[6]
20th century
1900s–1950s
- 1902 – Capital of French West Africa moved to Dakar from Saint-Louis.[12][8]
- 1903 – Hann Park created.[13]
- 1904
- 1905 – Brest-Dakar telegraph in operation.[8]
- 1907
- Government Palace built.[14]
- L'A.O.F. newspaper begins publication.[15]
- 1908 – Harbor constructed.[8]
- 1913
- Democratie du Senegal newspaper begins publication.[15]
- National Archives of Senegal formed.[16]
- 1914
- 1918
- French West Africa School of Medicine established.
- Population: 25,468.[18]
- 1920 – Blaise Diagne becomes mayor.[9]
- 1921 – Population: 32,440.[9]
- 1924 – Dakar–Niger Railway begins operating.[19]
- 1926 – Population: 33,679.[9]
- 1929
- 1933
- Paris-Dakar newspaper begins publication.
- Foyer France Sénégal football club formed.
- 1934 – Armand-Pierre Angrand becomes mayor.
- 1936 – Catholic Cathédrale du Souvenir africain de Dakar inaugurated.[20]
- 1938 - Institut Français d’Afrique Noire[21] and museum founded.
- 1940 - Battle of Dakar.
- 1940s – Mama Casset photo studio in business.[22]
- 1944 – Thiaroye Massacre.
- 1950 – Cours Sainte Marie de Hann founded.[citation needed]
- 1957 – University of Dakar established.
- 1959
- City becomes capital of Mali Federation.
- French Cultural Centre created.
1960s–1990s
- 1960 – École de Dakar (art) movement active.[23]
- 1961
- Dakar-Matin newspaper begins publication.
- Population: 374,700 urban agglomeration.[24]
- 1962 – House of Slaves (Gorée) museum opens.
- 1963
- December: Political demonstration; crackdown.[12]
- Borom Sarret film released (set in Dakar).[25]
- 1964 - Dakar Grand Mosque built.
- 1966
- Daniel Sorano Theatre opens (approximate date).[26]
- Amity Stadium opens (approximate date).[26]
- World Festival of Black Arts held.[27][25]
- 1969 – Population: 581,000 urban agglomeration.[28]
- 1970
- 1972 – Enda Third World and Centre Culturel Régional Blaise Senghor[30] established.
- 1973 – Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa headquartered in Dakar.
- 1974 – Laboratoire Agit'Art (art group) formed.[23]
- 1975 – Association Nationale des Bibliothécaires, Archivistes et Documentalistes Senegalais headquartered in city.[21]
- 1978 – Dakar Rally motor vehicle race begins.
- 1984
- Mamadou Diop becomes mayor.
- WalFadjri newspaper begins publication.[citation needed]
- 1989
- May: Meeting of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie held in city.
- Musée historique du Sénégal à Gorée opens.
- Ethnic violence.[31]
- 1990
- Dakar Biennale begins.
- Public library established.[21]
- Sét Sétal art movement develops.[25]
- Population: 1,405,000 (urban agglomeration).[32]
- 1993
- Sud Quotidien begins publication.
- West African Research Center established.
- 1994
- Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum opens.[21]
- Kermel market burns down.
- 1995 – Population: 1,688,000 (urban agglomeration).[32]
- 1996
- Municipal administration divided into 19 communes d'arrondissement: Biscuiterie, Cambérène, Dieuppeul-Derklé, Fann-Point E-Amitié, Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane, Gorée, Grand Yoff, Grand Dakar, Hann Bel-Air, HLM, Médina, Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur, Ngor, Ouakam, Parcelles Assainies, Patte d'Oie, Dakar-Plateau, Sicap-Liberté, and Yoff.(fr)
- City becomes part of Dakar Department, Dakar Region.
- Musée des Forces Armées Senegalaise established.[21]
- 1997
- Media Centre de Dakar in operation.[33]
- Mosquée de la Divinité built.
- 1998 – Doole community exchange system established.[34]
- 1999 – Festival international du film de quartier de Dakar begins.
- 2000 – Population: 2,029,000 (urban agglomeration).[32]
21st century
- 2001 – Student protests.[35]
- 2002 – Pape Diop becomes mayor.
- 2003
- Le Quotidien newspaper begins publication.
- West Africa Democracy Radio begins broadcasting.
- Meeting of the Association Internationale des Maires Francophones held in city.
- Closure of the Dakar–Saint-Louis railway, (approx date)
- 2005 – Population: 2,434,000 (urban agglomeration),[32] 1,030,594 (city).
- 2006 – City hosts African Swimming Championships.
- 2007 – June: Economic protest.[36]
- 2008 - Raw Material Company (art space) founded.[37]
- 2009
- City website online (approximate date).[38][chronology citation needed]
- Khalifa Sall becomes mayor.[39]
- 2010 – African Renaissance Monument dedicated.[40]
- 2011
- 2013
- June: U.S. President Obama visits city.[44]
- Air pollution in Dakar reaches annual mean of 34 PM2.5 and 141 PM10, much higher than recommended.[45]
- 2014
- November: Meeting of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie held in city.
- Statue of Léopold Sédar Senghor installed.
- 2025 – Charles de Gaulle Boulevard was renamed after former Senegalese Prime Minister Mamadou Dia.[46]
See also
- Dakar history (fr)
- List of mayors of Dakar
- List of heritage sites in the Dakar Region
- Timeline of Senegal
- Timeline of Saint-Louis, Senegal
