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  • *The American Revolution*: Spanning from 1775-1783, this revolution established the United States as an independent nation.
    *The American Revolution*: Spanning from 1775-1783, this revolution established the United States as an independent nation.
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  • *The Russian Revolution*: In 1917, this revolution led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
    *The Russian Revolution*: In 1917, this revolution led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
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  • The Sultana Explosion (USA, 1865): The worst maritime disaster in US history, the steamboat Sultana sank on the Mississippi River due to boiler explosions while overcrowded with paroled Union prisoners. More than 1,100 people perished in the incident. Its tragedy was overshadowed by Lincoln's assassination and the end of the Civil War, receiving little attention in the press.
    The Sultana Explosion (USA, 1865): The worst maritime disaster in US history, the steamboat Sultana sank on the Mississippi River due to boiler explosions while overcrowded with paroled Union prisoners. More than 1,100 people perished in the incident. Its tragedy was overshadowed by Lincoln's assassination and the end of the Civil War, receiving little attention in the press.
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  • The Taiping Rebellion (China, 1850-1864): This civil war, led by Hong Xiuquan who believed himself the younger brother of Jesus, resulted in an estimated 30 million or more deaths making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
    The Taiping Rebellion (China, 1850-1864): This civil war, led by Hong Xiuquan who believed himself the younger brother of Jesus, resulted in an estimated 30 million or more deaths making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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  • 9/11 Terrorist Attacks (2001):
    Coordinated attacks in the U.S. by al-Qaeda, leading to global anti-terror campaigns and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
    9/11 Terrorist Attacks (2001): Coordinated attacks in the U.S. by al-Qaeda, leading to global anti-terror campaigns and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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  • The American Revolution (1775–1783):
    The 13 colonies in North America fought for and gained independence from British rule.
    The American Revolution (1775–1783): The 13 colonies in North America fought for and gained independence from British rule.
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  • The Ottoman Empire Founded (1299 CE) – One of the greatest Islamic empires in history.
    The Ottoman Empire Founded (1299 CE) – One of the greatest Islamic empires in history.
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  • The Ottoman Empire Founded (1299 CE) – One of the greatest Islamic empires in history.
    The Ottoman Empire Founded (1299 CE) – One of the greatest Islamic empires in history.
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  • World War I (1914–1918):
    A major global conflict triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, involving many nations and reshaping Europe.
    World War I (1914–1918): A major global conflict triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, involving many nations and reshaping Europe.
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  • The Abolition of Apartheid in South Africa (1994):
    Ended decades of racial segregation, leading to the election of Nelson Mandela as president.

    The Abolition of Apartheid in South Africa (1994): Ended decades of racial segregation, leading to the election of Nelson Mandela as president.
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  • World War II (1939–1945)
    A global conflict involving many nations, including the Allied Powers (e.g., the U.S., UK, USSR) and the Axis Powers (e.g., Germany, Italy, Japan). It led to over 70 million deaths, the Holocaust, and the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
    World War II (1939–1945) A global conflict involving many nations, including the Allied Powers (e.g., the U.S., UK, USSR) and the Axis Powers (e.g., Germany, Italy, Japan). It led to over 70 million deaths, the Holocaust, and the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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  • The COVID-19 Pandemic (2019–present)
    A global health crisis caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), leading to millions of deaths, lockdowns, economic disruptions, and major changes in healthcare and daily life.
    The COVID-19 Pandemic (2019–present) A global health crisis caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), leading to millions of deaths, lockdowns, economic disruptions, and major changes in healthcare and daily life.
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  • The Transatlantic Slave Trade (15th–19th centuries) – Forced migration and suffering of millions of Africans.


    The Transatlantic Slave Trade (15th–19th centuries) – Forced migration and suffering of millions of Africans.
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  • The French Revolution (1789) – Overthrew monarchy and changed European politics forever.
    The French Revolution (1789) – Overthrew monarchy and changed European politics forever.
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  • The Signing of the Magna Carta (1215 CE) – A foundational document in English law and democracy.
    The Signing of the Magna Carta (1215 CE) – A foundational document in English law and democracy.
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  • The Fall of the Roman Empire (476 CE) – Marked the end of ancient Rome and the start of the Middle Ages.
    The Fall of the Roman Empire (476 CE) – Marked the end of ancient Rome and the start of the Middle Ages.
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  • World War I (1914–1918) – A global conflict that reshaped many countries.
    World War I (1914–1918) – A global conflict that reshaped many countries.
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  • Nigerian Independence (1960) – Nigeria gained freedom from British colonial rule on October 1st.
    Nigerian Independence (1960) – Nigeria gained freedom from British colonial rule on October 1st.
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  • 6. Berlin Wall
    Divided East & West Berlin from 1961 to 1989 — symbol of Cold War division.
    🌍 6. Berlin Wall Divided East & West Berlin from 1961 to 1989 — symbol of Cold War division.
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  • Great Fire of London (1666)

    Burned for 4 days, destroyed over 13,000 houses — but only 6 deaths recorded.
    🔥 Great Fire of London (1666) Burned for 4 days, destroyed over 13,000 houses — but only 6 deaths recorded.
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  • The Shortest War in History Lasted Just 38 Minutes

    Fact: The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896 between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar is considered the shortest war in recorded history.

    Details: It lasted between 38 to 45 minutes before the Sultan surrendered. The British bombarded the palace, and the conflict ended almost immediately.
    ⚔️ The Shortest War in History Lasted Just 38 Minutes Fact: The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896 between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar is considered the shortest war in recorded history. Details: It lasted between 38 to 45 minutes before the Sultan surrendered. The British bombarded the palace, and the conflict ended almost immediately.
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  • The Library of Alexandria Was One of the Greatest Ancient Knowledge Centers

    Fact: The Library of Alexandria in Egypt, founded around 300 BCE, was believed to contain up to 400,000 to 700,000 scrolls from all over the ancient world — including works from Greece, Persia, India, and Egypt.

    What Happened? It was tragically destroyed by a series of fires and invasions, causing the loss of priceless knowledge that humanity has never recovered.
    The Library of Alexandria Was One of the Greatest Ancient Knowledge Centers Fact: The Library of Alexandria in Egypt, founded around 300 BCE, was believed to contain up to 400,000 to 700,000 scrolls from all over the ancient world — including works from Greece, Persia, India, and Egypt. What Happened? It was tragically destroyed by a series of fires and invasions, causing the loss of priceless knowledge that humanity has never recovered.
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