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ID EN Stage 10 - English edition

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

Showing 1–5 of 5tal dated events

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16th century

1 events
  1. 1517–1555

    The Protestant Reformation of 1517: When Luther Challenged the Church

    Religion & Culture Germany

    Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses on indulgences sparked a movement that divided Europe. The Protestant Reformation forever changed Western religion, politics, and culture.

17th century

1 events
  1. 1618–1648

    The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648: Europe's Tragedy

    Wars & Conflicts Germany

    The Thirty Years' War began as a religious conflict in Bohemia, then drew in nearly all of Europe. The Peace of Westphalia ended the war and shaped modern state systems.

20th century

3 events
  1. 1945–1959

    Operation Paperclip: The Secret Recruitment of Nazi Scientists by the US

    Secret History Germany

    After World War II, the United States secretly brought over a thousand German scientists and technicians to the country. The program led to rocket and space medicine advancements…

  2. 13 August 1961 - 9 November 1989

    The Berlin Wall: 28 Years Dividing a City and Symbol of the Cold War

    Modern History Germany

    After World War II, Germany was divided into Allied occupation zones, and Berlin, within the Soviet zone, was also split into four sectors. In 1949, two German states emerged: the…

  3. 1983

    Hitler's Diary: When a Major Magazine Was Fooled by Fake Volumes

    Crime & Illegal History Germany

    In April 1983, West German magazine Stern announced it had found Adolf Hitler's personal diary. According to the magazine, the documents consisted of about 60 handwritten volumes…