History of Waterdeep

Early history

 * -1288 DR : Melairbode was created in the mountain beside and underneath Aelinthaldaar by the dwarven King Melair I, who began mining mithral there.
 * 1064 DR : Waterdeep reaches a population of aproximately 50,000 inhabitants.

After the Time of Troubles
Basically, the history in 2nd and 3rd Edition D&D
 * 1364 DR : Shieldmeet at the Field of Triumph is disrupted by a green dragon.
 * 1365 DR : Limited trade is established with Zakhara and Maztica, but the sea journeys are highly dangerous.

After the Spellplague
Basically, the history in 4th Edition D&D