Main Historical Events in Oslo

• 1048: Oslo (then known as "Ønslo") is founded by King Harald Hardrada.
• 1314: The Battle of Oslo takes place, resulting in the victory of King Haakon V's forces.
• 1624: A devastating fire destroys most of Oslo's buildings, leading to its relocation and renaming as Christiania.
• 1814: The Constitution of Norway is signed in Eidsvoll, leading to the establishment of a personal union with Sweden, with Christiania being named the capital.
• 1905: Norway peacefully separates from the Union with Sweden, becoming an independent kingdom. Christiania is renamed Oslo.
• 1940-1945: Oslo is occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II, and suffers heavily from bombings.
• 1962: The Oslo City Hall is completed and inaugurated.
• 1993: Oslo hosts the signing of the Oslo Accords between Israel and Palestine, aiming to promote peace in the Middle East.
• 2011: A terrorist attack occurs in Oslo and on the island of Utøya, resulting in the deaths of 77 people.
• 2022: Oslo celebrates its millennium anniversary, marking 1,000 years since its founding.