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Period: Jan 1, 600 to
Major Events Between 7th Century and Present day
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Jun 8, 632
Death of the Prophet Muhammed
The death of Islam's greatest prophet, and the founder/writer of one of the greatest modern religions. -
May 21, 642
Arab conquest of Egypt.
Arab conquest of Egypt. -
Nov 27, 1095
The First Crusade
The religiously fueled campaign across Europe into the Middle East, launched by Pope Urban II. The crusade left massive casualties from both sides. -
Jan 1, 1145
Second Crusade
Another European crusade led by Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany... More casualties from all participating... -
May 21, 1223
Genghis Kahn invades Russia.
Genghis Kahn invades Russia. -
Jan 1, 1244
Mongol invasion of Tibet
The Mongols conquer Tibet. Under the Yuan dynasty, Tibet prospers. -
May 21, 1250
European use of Magnetic Compass
European sailors begin to use the magnetic compass. -
Jan 1, 1348
(Bubonic) Black Plague
The Black, or Bubonic plague was considered to be one of the worst diseases in history, sweeping across Europe for over a hundred years. The epidemic killed millions. -
May 21, 1428
Aztec Empire Begins
The Aztec Empire establishes hegemony over much of central Mexico. -
Oct 12, 1492
Colombus Finds America
Christopher Columbus "finds" "India" (its actually America...) -
May 21, 1525
Spain conquers Colombia
Spain begins conquest of Colombia. -
First Dalai Lama
Mongol Altan Khan appoints Sonam Gyatso the first Dalai Lama. -
First Tibetan/European Contact
the first European contact is made when Tibetans let Portuguese missionaries open a church. This was expelled at Dalai lama's insistence in 1745. -
American Colonists Declare Independance
The first step in the creation of our nation. This marked a milestone for the creation of one of the most currently powerful countries in the world. -
Paraguay becomes independent
Paraguay becomes independent from Spain but retains Roman Catholicism. -
Defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo
The end of the sweeping conquest from the french Emporer Napoleon I. This concluded one of the greatest European conquests ever. -
First and ONLY Brazilian Emperor
Son of Portuguese king declares independence from Portugal and crowns himself Peter I, Emperor of Brazil. -
England Outlaws Slavery
England outlaws slavery and frees 780,993 slaves. -
Tibetan Foreigner Ban
Russian and British rivalry for ownership of Central Asia moves Tibetan government to ban foreigners and close borders. -
Suez Canal built
Egyptians finished construction of the Suez Canal. -
British Vs. Zulu
The British face off against African Warlord Shaka Zulu, eventually defeating him due to their technological advances. -
The Start of World War I
The starting date of the the first global war in history. This war affected LITERALLY everyone and had massive casualties from all countries involved. -
Muslim Brotherhood founded
Muslim Brotherhood founded by Hassan al-Banna in Egypt. -
Ghandi's Salt March
The day when Ghandi began his march of peaceful protest against the salt tax. This act of protest was world inspiring in its influence due to the utter simplicity of exposing the truly violent acts of the British soldiers. -
Birth of the 14th Dalai Lama
The birth of the Tenzin Gyatso, or the14th Dalai Lama. This Dalai Lama is a global icon for peace. -
The Holocaust
The genocide of over 6 million jews by nazi germany. This was a large factor of World War II. -
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Bombings
America dropped an atomic bomb (Little Boy) on Hiroshima, killing 166,000. They also dropped another one (Fat Man) on Nagasaki, killing around 246,000. This was a power demonstration from America to Japan... -
Cold War
The Cold War became show off between America and Russia, When we both got a bunch of nuclear weapons, It became a deadly One-Up game. It was relitively uneventful, but for both sides. -
"Seventeen Point Agreement"
Tibetan government leaders are forced to sign a treaty created by China. The treaty, the "Seventeen Point Agreement", states to guarantee Tibetan freedom and to respect the Buddhist religion, but also allows the addition of Chinese civil and military headquarters in Lhasa. -
First Nuke
The world's first nuclear bomb is detonated on Eniwetok Atoll bringing nuclear fusion to our planet. -
First Military Era (Pakistan)
President Izkander Mirza is expelled from office and replaced by army general Ayub Khan. -
Tibetan Revolt
An uprising breaks out in Lhasa. Thousands are said to have died during the suppression of the protestors. The Dalai Lama and his ministers flee to northern India, and are followed by around 80,000 Tibetans. -
Nelson Mandela Imprisoned
Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment. This is a culturally signifacant act for the anti-apartheid movement. -
Tibetan Marshal Law
China imposes martial law after riots break out. -
Dalai Lama Nobel Peace Prize
14th Dalai lama awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This of course is a world wide recognized status. -
Rwandan Genocide
The 100 day slaughter of over 500,000 Tutsis by the hands of Hutus. These acts were heard of around the world. -
Congo Civil War
The Congo erupts into civil war. The infighting "officially" stops in 1997... -
The Election of George W. Bush
The 2001 election of George W. Bush was the start of some very serious changes in the U.S. and the world. Most of them, not positive. These changes however you may veiw them, were felt around the world. -
Tibetan tourism Success
The number of tourists travelling to Tibet hits a record, up 64% year in a year at just over four million. -
Tibetan Self Immolations
12 tibetan monks and nuns self immolate in protest to chinese rule. -
NO MORE MAYANS?
The fall of the classic Mayan Era. Mesoamerican cities deserted. Mayans reemerge in 1200 and survive until around 1450, just before Europeans arrive in America.