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966 BCE
Christianization of Poland
Mieshko I christianized Poland -
Period: Apr 17, 966 to
History
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Aug 3, 1492
America was discovered
Christopher Columbus Discovers America, 1492.Columbus led his three ships - the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria - out of the Spanish port of Palos on August 3, 1492. His objective was to sail west until he reached Asia (the Indies) where the riches of gold, pearls and spice awaited. -
Napoleonic Wars
The Napoleonic Wars were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire, led by Napoleon I, against an array of European powers formed into various coalitions. -
First World War
World War I, also known as the First World War, or the Great War, was a global war originating in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. -
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
The Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics abbreviated to USSR was a socialist state on the Eurasian continent that existed between 1922 and 1991. -
World War II
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. -
Euro 2012
The 2012 UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2012 or simply Euro 2012, was the 14th European Championship for men's national football teams organised by UEFA.Was held in Ukraine and Poland
