What major events have happened in Barcelona?

- 1992 Summer Olympics: Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics, which was a major turning point for the city. The Olympics brought significant investment and infrastructure improvements, and helped to put Barcelona on the map as a global destination.

- 1999 Barcelona Forum of Cultures: The Barcelona Forum of Cultures was a 3-month international cultural festival held in Barcelona in 1999. The event attracted millions of visitors and showcased Barcelona's rich cultural heritage.

- 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures: The Universal Forum of Cultures, also known as the "Barcelona 2004 Forum," was a 4-month cultural festival held in Barcelona in 2004. The event included a diverse program of exhibitions, performances, and conferences, exploring themes such as sustainability, diversity, and cultural dialogue.

- 2008 Summer Paralympic Games: Barcelona hosted the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the XV Paralympic Games, which were the third Paralympic Games held in Spain.

- 2017 Catalan independence referendum: The 2017 Catalan independence referendum, also known as the 1-O referendum, was a referendum held on 1 October 2017 in Catalonia to decide whether Catalonia should become an independent state. The referendum was deemed illegal by the Spanish government and was suspended by the Constitutional Court of Spain, however the Catalan government decided to proceed with the vote. The unofficial results showed that 92% of voters were in favor of independence, with a turnout of 43%. The referendum led to a political crisis in Spain.