Timeline of Alexandria

Alexandria 1900

Greek era (331–30 BC)

   331 BC – Rhacotis renamed "Alexandria" by Alexander the Great (approximate date).
   330 BC - Kallisto Becomes Prince of Alexandria.
   330 BC – Cleomenes of Naucratis appointed Governor of Egypt by Alexander, begins to turn the small village into the Capitol of Egypt.

   323–30 BC

Egypt's capital under Ptolemaic dynasty

   323 BC – Alexander dies. Ptolemy I Soter appointed "Satrap" of Egypt.
   305 BC – Ptolemy I proclaims himself king.
   283 BC – Library of Alexandria opens (approximate date).
   247 BC – Lighthouse of Alexandria built (approximate date).
   170 BC – Seleucid "Emperor" Antiochus IV Epiphanes briefly conquers Egypt
   168 BC – First Roman intervention. City briefly invaded.
   1st century BC – Caesareum built.

48 BC–365 AD Romans in power

   48 BC – Julius Caesar conquers Alexandria.
   48 BC – Great Royal Library of Alexandria burned.
   47 BC – Siege of Alexandria.
   47 BC – Caesar victorious.
   44 BC – Assassination of Julius Caesar in Rome.
   40 BC – Cleopatra VII marries Roman triumvir Mark Antony.
   31 BC – Death of Antony and Cleopatra.
   30 BC – Battle of Alexandria.
   29 BC – Augustus takes city. Cornelius Gallus first prefect of Egypt.
   25 BC – Strabo, the Greek geographer and philosopher, visits Alexandria.
   19 AD – Germanicus resident in city.

Alexandria, 16th century

   38 AD – Pogrom against Jews.
   115 AD – City sacked during a Jewish revolt. Possible genocide.
   122 AD – Hadrian rebuilds city.
   175 AD – Failed revolution of Avidius Cassius.
   176 AD – Catechetical School of Alexandria (oldest such school in the world) founded. Some records say 190 AD.
   297 AD – Pompey's Pillar built.
   365 AD – The 365 Crete earthquake affects the Greek island of Crete with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing a destructive tsunami that affects the coasts of Libya and Egypt, especially Alexandria. Many thousands were killed.

Byzantine rule 390–650

   391 – Theodosius I orders destruction of pagan temples.
   395 – Roman Empire formally split in two. The official start of so-called Byzantine Empire.
   415 – Lynching of the philosopher Hypatia by a radical Christian mob. The expulsion of the Jews from Alexandria, in 414 or 415 under the leadership of Saint Cyril. Around 100,000 Jews expelled—another Pogrom or "Alexandria Expulsion".
   619 – City besieged; Sassanid Persians in power.
   641–642 – City besieged; Arabs in power; capital of Egypt relocates from Alexandria to Fustat.
   645 – Byzantines back in power.
   646 – Arabs back in power, following the Battle of Nikiou

Muslim Rule 700–1800

   680 – Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral rebuilt.
   956 – Earthquake.
   956 - Kallisto is injured, goes into Torpor.
   1100 - Lapraedes Veridas becomes prince
   1303 – Earthquake.
   1310 - Thoth-Munto (Vasco Kamau) goes into Torpor. 
   1323 – Earthquake. The Pharos lighthouse collapses. Lapraedes Veridas is crushed in the Temple of Athena when it collapses. He dies in sunlight when he is uncovered during rescue operations.
   1324 - Ionnes is named prince by the Primogen council. 
   1354 – Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue built. 
   1365 – October: City besieged by Cypriot forces.
   1381 – Zaradel Synagogue established
   1477 – Citadel of Qaitbay established.
   1519 – Ottoman conquest
   1520 - Cleopatra goes into Torpor
   1756 - Ionnes is killed by Werewolves in the city.  The wolves are aided by the Rats and Bubasti of the city.
   1775 – El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque built.
   1798 – French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte besiege and conquer what is now just a town.
   1800 – Nadir of the city. Population: a mere 8,000.

19th century

   1801
       21 March: Battle between French and British forces.
       17 August – 2 September: City besieged by British forces.
       2 September: Capitulation to British.
   1807
       7 March - September 25: City occupied by the British forces
   1819 – Mahmoudiyah Canal constructed.
   1821 – Population: 12,528.
   1829 – Dockyard and arsenal open.
   1833 – April: Luxor Obelisk shipped to Paris.
   1834 – Ras el-Tin Palace construction begins.
   1840 – Population: 60,000.
   1845 - Vasco Kamau rises out of Torpor to explore the city.
   1847 – Ras el-Tin Palace built.
   1850 – Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue restored.
   1853 – Azouz Synagogue rebuilt.
   1856 - Cairo-Alexandria railway begins operating.
        - Cathedral of Evangelismos dedicated.
   1859 - Institut d'Egypte founded.
        - Theatre Europeen reopens.
        - September of that year Cleopatra rises out of Torpor
   1860 – Alexandria Ramleh Train Station established.
   
   1862 – Theatre Zizinia built.
   1861 – Cotton boom.
   1863 - Horse-drawn trams begin operating.
        - Population: 170,000.
   1865 – Gas lighting introduced.
   1865–1869 – New port created.
   1872 – Population c. 200,000 (ca. 20% foreigners).
   1873 - Breakwater built in harbour.
        - Statue unveiled in Midan Muhammad Ali.
   1875 – Al-Ahram newspaper begins publication.
   1877 – One of Cleopatra's Needles shipped to London.
   1880 – The Egyptian Gazette launched in Alexandria.
   1880 – One of Cleopatra's Needles shipped to New York City.
   1880 – Zaradel Synagogue restored.
   1881 – al-Tankit wa al-Tabkit newspaper begins publication.
   1882
       11 July: Anti-European riots; city bombarded by British naval forces.
       Population: 232,626.
   1883 – Alexandria Stock Exchange founded.
   1887 – El-Hakaneia Palace built.
   1892
       Graeco-Roman Museum established.
       Salamlek Palace built.
   1896 - First Cinema Projection in the city took place.

20th century

   1901 – Green Synagogue established.
   1902
       Electric trams begin operating.
       Victoria College founded.
   1903 – Khedivial yacht club built.
   1905 – Sea wall constructed.
   1907 – Population: 332,246.
   1910 – Hellenic Football Club Alexandria formed.
   1910 – Sasson Synagogue established.
   1914 – Al Ittihad Alexandria Club formed.
   1917 – Population c. 460,000 (c. 20% foreigners).
   1919 – Princess Fatma Al-Zahra palace built.
   1920 – Castro Synagogue established.
   1920 – Nezah Israel Synagogue established.
   1921 – Alexandria Opera House opens.
   1922 – Shaaré Tefila Synagogue established.
   1925 – Scottish School for Girls founded.
   1927 – Population c. 600,000 (ca. 17% foreigners).
   1928 – Collège Saint Marc founded.
   1929
       Alexandria Stadium opens.
       English Boys' School established.
   1930 – Alexandria Aquarium opens.
   1932 – Al-Haramlik Palace built.
   1934 – Corniche constructed.
   1935 – English Girls College founded.
   1937 – Eliahou Hazan Synagogue established.
   1938 – Publication of The Egyptian Gazette moved from Alexandria to Cairo.
   1941 – 19 December: Conflict between Italian and British naval forces.
   1942 – Farouk University established.
   1947 – Population: 919,024; (c. 11% foreigners).
   1950 – Hassab hospital established.
   1952 – Egyptian coup d'état.
   1954 – 26 October: Alleged assassination attempt of Nasser during speech in Mansheya.
   1958 – Alexandria Zoo opens.
   1960 – Siddiq Abdul-Latif becomes mayor.
   1964 – September: Arab League summit held.
   1965 – Population c. 1.5 million.
   1969 – St. Takla Haymanot's Church consecrated.
   1974 – Population: 2,259,000.
   1980 – El Alamein-Alexandria highway constructed.
   1986
       Ismail El-Gawsaqi becomes mayor.
       Port of Dekheila constructed.
       Royal Jewelry Museum inaugurated.
   1990 – Senghor University founded.
   1992 – Population: 3,380,000 (estimate).
   1996 – Alexandria Institute Of Technology founded.
   1997 – Abdel-Salam El-Mahgoub becomes mayor.
   1999 – Swedish Institute Alexandria established.

21st century

   2001 – Alexandria Center of Arts opens.
   2002
       Bibliotheca Alexandrina inaugurated.
       City named World Book Capital by UNESCO.
   2003
       Harras El-Hedoud Stadium opens.
       Alexandria National Museum inaugurated.
   2006
       Adel Labib becomes mayor.
       January–February: 2006 Africa Cup of Nations held.
       Population: 4,110,015.
       Pharos University established.
   2007
       Borg El Arab Stadium opens.
       San Stefano Grand Plaza built.
   2009 – Sadat Museum inaugurated.
   2010 – Population: 4,358,439.
   2011
       Egyptian revolution
       1 January: Bombing of Saints Church.
   2012 – Protests against state president Mohamed Morsi.
   2013 – January: Anti-Morsi protests.
   2017 – Population: 5,163,750 (urban agglomeration).