A volcanic eruption in Iceland in 1783 killed 20% of Iceland's population and caused famine across Europe.

In 1788, Austria briefly went to war with the Ottoman Empire after a misunderstanding between soldiers.

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The Mayans developed a complex calendar system.

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The ancient Egyptians developed a 365-day calendar.

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Ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing.

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The French Revolution began in 1789.

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The marathon race commemorates a legendary run in ancient Greece.

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The Sumerians developed one of the earliest writing systems.

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In 1961, a U.S. nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped in North Carolina and nearly detonated.

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