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The Gupta Empire in India
The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India. -
Dec 24, 780
Viking Attack on England
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe -
Dec 24, 1096
First Crusade
European Christians begin the first Crusade – a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years. -
Dec 24, 1130
Colonization of New Zealand
Polynesians colonize New Zealand -
Dec 24, 1279
Mongols defeat Sung Dynasty
Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners. -
Dec 24, 1325
Aztec in Mexico
Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico -
Dec 24, 1348
Black Death
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death -
Dec 24, 1453
Rome Empire Collapses
Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages. -
Dec 24, 1533
South American Civilisation
Inca civilization emerges in south America -
Japan under the Shogun's leadership
Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years.
