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May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and had significant repercussions for trade routes and the European balance of power. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus discovers America
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America on October 12, 1492. -
1522
Megellan circumnavigates the earth
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, although Magellan himself did not complete the journey, demonstrated that it was possible to sail around the world, providing crucial insights into global navigation. -
Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar published
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is believed to have been written and performed in 1599. However, the play was not published until 1623, in the First Folio -
Taj Mahal is build
The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. -
Newton’s Laws of gravity published in the Principia
Sir Isaac Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" laid the foundation for classical mechanics, revolutionizing the understanding of the physical world and influencing scientific thought for centuries.