History of Villarreal in Timeline
Villarreal is a city and municipality located in the province of Castellón, within the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It is a notable urban center in the region.
1909: Death of Francisco Tárrega
In 1909, Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea, the Spanish composer and classical guitarist, passed away. He was born in Vila-real.
1923: Villarreal CF Founded
In 1923, Villarreal CF, the town's football club, was founded.
1936: Start of Spanish Civil War
In 1936, the Spanish Civil War started, which later impacted Villarreal's economy and industrial development.
1939: Post-Civil War Industry
After the Spanish Civil War which ended in 1939, earnings from the orange trade enabled entrepreneurs to establish ceramic tile factories, diversifying the industries in Villarreal.
1939: City Renamed
In 1939, after the Spanish Civil War, the city was renamed Villarreal de los Infantes to avoid confusion with other similarly named localities.
1956: Villarreal CF Reaches National Divisions
In 1956, Villarreal CF reached the national divisions in Spanish football.
1998: Villarreal CF Reaches Top-Tier
In 1998, Villarreal CF reached the top-tier of Spanish football, La Liga.
2004: Villarreal CF Europa League Semi-Finals
In 2004, Villarreal CF were semi-finalists in the UEFA Cup, later known as the Europa League.
February 2006: Valencian Name Voted Official
In February 2006, the municipal corporation voted for the Valencian name to become the exclusive official name for the municipality.
2006: Villarreal CF Champions League Semi-Finals
In 2006, Villarreal CF reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
January 2007: Official Name Change Published
In January 2007, the agreement to make the Valencian name the exclusive official name for the municipality was published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado, removing the dual official name Villarreal/Vila-real.
2007: Villarreal CF League Runners-Up
In 2007, Villarreal CF finished as League runners-up in La Liga.
2010: Capdevila Wins World Cup
In 2010, Villarreal CF full-back Joan Capdevila played in the Spain national squad that won the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
2010: Population Data
In 2010, Villarreal had a population of 51,367, with most residents living in the urban area.
2011: Villarreal CF Europa League Semi-Finals
In 2011, Villarreal CF were semi-finalists in the UEFA Europa League.
2016: Villarreal CF Europa League Semi-Finals
In 2016, Villarreal CF were semi-finalists in the UEFA Europa League.
2021: Villarreal CF Wins Europa League
In 2021, Villarreal CF won their first European trophy by winning the Europa League final.
2022: Villarreal CF Champions League Semi-Finals
In 2022, Villarreal CF reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the second time.
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