Timeline of Addis Ababa

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The following is a historical events of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology.

Contents

Prior to 20th century

20th century

1930s–1940s

1950s–1960s

1970s–1980s

1990s


21st century

2000s

2010s

2020s

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