Part of the storyline: Change of Dnipro’s founding date to 1526

Dnipro celebrates 500th anniversary of the city's founding

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12 September at 10:03

Last update 12 September at 13:10
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On September 12, 2026, Dnipro celebrates its 500th anniversary, now officially dated to 1526. This decision was made by the Dnipro City Council in August 2026, confirming that the city was established earlier than previously thought. The founding year was previously considered to be 1776.

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LB.uaMedia business
- first item 12 September at 10:03
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- national desk
День Дніпра: просто дата
Суспільне НовиниPublic money
- first item 12 September at 13:10
- caught up, 3 h later
- national desk
Дніпро змінило дату заснування: що кажуть історики, посадовці та містяни

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LB.ua
- earliest collected report
- 12 September at 10:03
День Дніпра: просто дата
Суспільне Новини
- no matched predecessor, or not compared
- 12 September at 13:10
Дніпро змінило дату заснування: що кажуть історики, посадовці та містяни

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