Constantinople is the former name of the city of Istanbul which is the capital of Turkey. The name change was after the Republic of Turkey was established in 1923.
Istambul, the capital city of Turkey
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Tokyo was once known as E(h)do.
Washington Redskins
The current Sacramento Kings franchise played in Cincinnati and were known as the Royals between 1957-1972.
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Beirut
New York City
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Mexico City, capital of Mexico and formerly known as Tenochtitlan.
because Singapore was known as Temasek which was then governored by Malasiya