Timeline of Conakry
timeline of the history of Conakry, Guinea
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Conakry, Guinea.
Prior to 20th century
1885 – French in power on Tombo Island.
1891 – Conakry becomes capital of French colonial Riviéres du Sud.
1893 – Conakry becomes part of colonial French Guinea.
20th century
1904 – Conakry municipality established.
1914 – Kankan-Conakry railway begins operating.
1928 – Cathedrale Sainte-Marie construction begins.
1937 – La Douce Parisette (musical group) active.
1943 – Population: 21,217 city; 5,586 suburbs.
1947 – Franco-Guinean Union (political party) headquartered in city.
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