Chronology

A timeline of history.

Events run from the earliest year, including years before the Common Era, then are grouped by century. Only published articles that carry a year are shown.

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Events

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1815–1816

The 1815 Eruption of Mount Tambora: A Global Climate-Changing Disaster

History of Indonesia Indonesia

The eruption of Mount Tambora in Sumbawa in April 1815 was the largest in recorded history. Its ash and gas covered the atmosphere, causing the Year Without a Summer in 1816 and…
5 May 1821

Napoleon's Death 1821: Cancer or Arsenic?

Controversial History France

Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile in 1821. The official diagnosis was stomach cancer, but arsenic analysis on his hair sparked unproven murder theories.
1825 - 1830

The Java War 1825-1830: Diponegoro's Resistance and Yogyakarta's Price

History of Indonesia Indonesia

In the early 19th century, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta faced heavy political and economic pressure. The Dutch colonial government increasingly intervened in palace affairs…
1845–1848

The 1845 Franklin Expedition: Lost Ships and Sailors in the Arctic

Mysteries & Unsolved Canada

Two of England's finest warships set sail to find the Northwest Passage and never returned. It took 170 years to discover the wrecks of Erebus and Terror at the bottom of the…
11 November 1855

The Great Ansei Earthquake of 1855 in Edo

Dark History

A powerful earthquake on November 11, 1855, destroyed Edo (now Tokyo) and the Kantō region, killing 7,000–10,000 people and damaging around 14,000 buildings. This event marked one…
11 November 1869

Aborigines Protection Act of Victoria 1869

Dark History

In 1869, the Victorian government enacted the Aborigines Protection Act, giving control over wages, employment, residence, and children of Indigenous peoples, sparking controversy…
10 November 1871

Henry Morton Stanley Discovers David Livingstone in Ujiji (1871)

Modern History

On November 10, 1871, Henry Morton Stanley found David Livingstone in Ujiji after years without news. The meeting ended the great 19th-century search and opened a new chapter in…
22 January 1879

Battle of Isandlwana: When Zulu Forces Destroyed the British Column

Wars & Conflicts South Africa

On January 22, 1879, Zulu forces attacked a British camp at Isandlwana, killing over a thousand. The defeat shook the colonial government and changed the course of the Anglo-Zulu…
1880-an–1896

The War of Currents: Tesla, Edison, and the Bet on Electrification

Science, Medicine & Technology United States

Edison wanted the world to use direct current, while Tesla and Westinghouse offered alternating current. Their competition determined how electricity flows into homes to this day.
1888–1891

Jack the Ripper: The Whitechapel Murders of 1888

Crime & Illegal History United Kingdom

Five brutal murders in East London in 1888 gave birth to the legend of Jack the Ripper. His identity was never discovered, but the case changed how media and police operate.
12 November 1892

Pudge Heffelfinger: The Beginning of Professional American Football

Modern History

Pudge Heffelfinger became the first paid American football player, marking the dawn of professionalism in the sport. This event took place in 1892 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania…
11 November 1898

Wilmington Massacre: Power and Violence in American Racism History

Dark History

The 1898 Wilmington coup and massacre marked the only municipal coup in US history, showcasing white supremacy's dominance over African-American civil rights.