YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1933


The first tram began operating in Yerevan.


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2015


On April 24, the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was celebrated.

1765-1766


Еrivan Khanate ruler Huseyn Ali Khan, erected the town's largest mosque, Geok Jami (Blue Mosque). At the beginning of the 20th century, it was one of seven functioning mosques in Erivan. Restoration of the mosque in 1996-1999 was financed by Iran.