Timeline of Port Harcourt

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This is a timeline of the history of Port Harcourt , the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria.

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19th century

20th century

Port Harcourt in 1930s Port Harcourt in 1930s.JPG
Port Harcourt in 1930s

21st century

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  7. ↑ "About". Port Harcourt Book Festival. 9 October 2021.
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