On September 20, the solemn opening ceremony of the new scientific complex of the Matenadaran was held.
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1887
In 1887, Nerses Tairyan started producing cognac in Yerevan.
1679
On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.