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These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BC – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history; For events from c. 500 – c. 1499, see: Timeline of post-classical history; For events from c. 1500, see: Timelines of modern history
Following World War II, the majority of the industrialized world lay in ruins as a result of aerial bombings, naval bombardment, and protracted land campaigns. The United States was a notable exception to this; barring Pearl Harbor and some minor incidents, the U.S. had suffered no attacks upon its territory. [160]
Timeline of geopolitical changes may refer to: . Geopolitical changes: Timeline of geopolitical changes (before 1500) Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899)
Every year events transpire that forever change the world, cementing a place in future history books -- and 2016 has had its fair share of world-changing events. As this year comes to a close and ...
World War II was the deadliest conflict in history, and 1945 was a particularly grim year as it marked the war's violent conclusion. This year witnessed the U.S. dropping two atomic bombs on Japan ...
During the event, a white supremacist rams his car into a crowd of counter-protesters, injuring 19 and killing one. September: Two earthquakes strike Mexico on September 8 and September 19, killing over 400 people. October 1: 60 people are killed in a mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas.
History, by period (See also Timeline of world history) Prehistory – events occurring before recorded history (that is, before written records). Colorado prehistory – Prehistoric technology – technologies that emerged before recorded history (i.e., before the development of writing).
Human history is long and complicated enough that things which end up affecting us every single day are sometimes wholly unknown to the vast majority of people. After all, so much of the world is ...