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0 | -480 BC | Battle of Salamis | Political | Global | A decisive naval battle in the Greco-Persian Wars | contributing to the eventual decline of Persian Empire. |
1 | 1776 AD | American Declaration of Independence | Political | North America | Initiated the foundation of the United States and inspired other nations towards self-governance and democracy. | null |
2 | 1876 AD | Invention of Telephone | Technological | Global | Revolutionized global communication | making instant long-distance communication possible. |
3 | 1969 AD | Apollo 11 Moon Landing | Scientific | Global | Symbolized human achievement in space exploration | and marked the start of lunar exploration. |
4 | 2008 AD | Global Financial Crisis | Economic | Global | Triggered a worldwide economic recession | leading to major financial reforms and policy changes globally. |
5 | -331 BC | Battle of Gaugamela | Political | Global | Had Alexander the Great defeated Darius III | the Persian Empire might have continued to exist. This battle marked a turning point leading to the fall of the Persian Empire. |
6 | 1991 AD | Dissolution of the Soviet Union | Political | Global | Marked the end of the Cold War era | leading to the emergence of 15 independent republics. |
7 | 1844 AD | Invention of the Electrical Telegraph | Technological | Global | Allowed for the first time in history | messages to be sent across vast distances instantly. This technology became the precursor to modern telecommunication systems. |
8 | 1957 AD | Launch of Sputnik 1 | Scientific | Global | Initiated the space age and sparked the Space Race between the USA and USSR. | null |
9 | 1929 AD | The Great Depression | Economic | Global | A severe worldwide economic depression that lasted from 1929 to 1939 | leading to major financial reforms and policy changes. |
10 | 480 BC | Battle of Thermopylae | Military | Global | A critical stand by Greek city-states against the Persian army | boosting Greek morale and solidarity. |
11 | 1453 AD | Fall of Constantinople | Political | Europe/Global | Marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire | leading to shifts in trade routes and cultural exchanges. |
12 | Invention of the Telegraph | Technological | Global | Enabled swift | long-distance communication through Morse code | revolutionized global information exchange. |
13 | 1959 AD | Lunar Orbit | Scientific | Global | The first successful man-made object to orbit the Moon | setting the stage for future lunar missions. |
14 | 1913 AD | Federal Reserve Act | Economic | Global | Established the Federal Reserve System in the United States | marking the creation of a central banking system to manage the country's monetary policy. |
15 | -330 BC | Death of Artaxerxes III | Political | Global | The death of the Persian King Artaxerxes III weakened the empire | contributing to internal instability and vulnerability to external threats. |
16 | 1999 AD | Google's Initial Public Offering | Economic | Global | Began Google's journey as a publicly traded company | which has since become a dominant player in the global technology industry. |
17 | 1876 AD | Invention of Telephone | Technological | Global | Initiated the era of voice communication over long distances | eliminating the need for physical mail and leading to faster decision-making processes. |
18 | 1958 AD | Establishment of NASA | Scientific | Global | Created a centralized agency for space exploration in the United States | leading to increased focus on lunar exploration. |
19 | 1971 AD | End of Bretton Woods System | Economic | Global | The collapse of the Bretton Woods system | which led to the adoption of floating exchange rates and significant changes in international monetary policy. |
20 | 479 BC | Battle of Plataea | Military | Global | The Greek victory led to the withdrawal of Persian forces from Greece | contributing to the weakening of Persian influence. |
22 | Invention of Telephone | Technological | Global | Allowed direct voice communication over long distances | eliminating the need for written messages and leading to faster decision-making. | null |
23 | 1966 AD | Zond 3 | Scientific | Global | The first spacecraft to take pictures of the Moon's far side | demonstrating the feasibility of lunar photography. |
24 | 1929 AD | Stock Market Crash | Economic | Global | Initiated the Great Depression | leading to significant economic downturns worldwide and the implementation of various economic reforms and regulatory measures. |
26 | 2001 AD | 9/11 Attacks | Political | Global | Triggered global security reforms and led to the initiation of the War on Terror by the United States. | null |
27 | 1896 AD | First Transatlantic Radio Broadcast | Technological | Global | Enabled audiences in different continents to receive the same broadcast simultaneously | making international news and entertainment possible. |
28 | 1961 AD | First Human in Space | Scientific | Global | Apollo 11 astronauts become the first humans to land on the Moon | setting a precedent for future missions. |
29 | 1987 AD | Black Monday | Economic | Global | One of the most significant stock market crashes in history | which led to the development of new financial regulations to prevent future crashes. |
30 | 459 BC | Battle of Salamis II | Military | Global | Second naval engagement in the Greco-Persian Wars | further depleting Persian naval power. |
32 | First Balloon-Based Transatlantic Radio Broadcast | Technological | Global | Demonstrated the potential of wireless communication over long distances | paving the way for international broadcasting. | null |
33 | 1966 AD | Zond 5 | Scientific | Global | The first spacecraft to return lunar soil samples to Earth | providing invaluable data for scientists. |
34 | 1933 AD | New Deal | Economic | North America | Series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression | including economic reform measures to prevent a repeat of the depression. |
36 | 2007 AD | Launch of Facebook | Technological | Global | Transformed the landscape of social networking and online communication | influencing how people connect and share information. |
37 | 1927 AD | First Commercial Radio Broadcast | Technological | Global | Brought live events to the public | creating a shared experience for people across the world and paving the way for mass media. |
38 | 1962 AD | Vanguard TV3 Mission Failure | Scientific | Global | Failed to launch | but paved the way for future successes in lunar exploration. |
39 | 1997 AD | Asian Financial Crisis | Economic | Asia | A financial crisis that began in Thailand and affected many countries in Asia | leading to the implementation of various reforms in the financial sector. |
40 | 449 BC | Treaty of Callias | Political | Global | A peace agreement marking the end of hostilities between Persia and Athens | limiting Persian expansion. |
42 | Invention of the Transistor | Technological | Global | Paved the way for miniaturization of electronic devices and the development of portable communication equipment. | null | null |
43 | 1969 AD | Apollo 11 | Scientific | Global | The first manned lunar landing | with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon. |
44 | 1944 AD | Bretton Woods Conference | Economic | Global | Led to the establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to ensure economic stability and foster international trade. | null |
46 | 2010 AD | Release of the iPad | Technological | Global | Introduced a new category of personal computing devices | significantly impacting the technology and media industries. |
47 | 1947 AD | First Transatlantic Cable Installed | Technological | Global | Enhanced the speed and reliability of communication between North America and Europe | thus facilitating international business and diplomacy. |
48 | 1965 AD | Apollo 9 Mission | Scientific | Global | Successfully tested the lunar module and spacecraft systems | preparing for the Moon landing. |
49 | 2000 AD | Dot-com Bubble Burst | Economic | Global | The burst of the dot-com bubble led to widespread changes in financial regulations | particularly concerning the technology sector. |
50 | 429 BC | Battle of the Eurymedon | Military | Mediterranean | Decisive Greek victories against Persian forces | restricting Persian access to Mediterranean trade routes. |
52 | Birth of ARPANET | Technological | Global | Developed into the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite | a precursor to the modern internet | facilitating real-time data exchange. |
53 | 1970 AD | Salyut 1 | Scientific | Global | The first space station to be launched by the Soviet Union | with plans to carry out long-term human spaceflight missions. |
54 | 1971 AD | Nixon Shock | Economic | Global | Withdrew the United States from the Bretton Woods system | leading to floating exchange rates and greater economic independence for nations. |
56 | 2011 AD | Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster | Environmental | Global | Served as a wake-up call about the risks of nuclear energy and led to a reevaluation of energy policies worldwide. | null |
57 | 1962 AD | First Global Communications Satellite | Technological | Global | Enabled real-time communication between any two points on the planet | reducing communication delays and fostering global connectivity. |
58 | 1969 AD | Apollo 11 Moon Landing | Scientific | Global | Apollo 11 successfully lands on the Moon | fulfilling the goal of President Kennedy to land a man on the Moon before the end of the decade. |
59 | 2008 AD | Global Financial Crisis | Economic | Global | Triggered a worldwide economic recession | leading to major financial reforms and policy changes. |
60 | 401 BC | Battle of Issus | Military | Asia Minor | Greek forces under Alexander the Great defeat the Persian army | signaling the beginning of the end for the Persian Empire. |
62 | Introduction of 1G Cellular Network | Technological | Global | Marked the beginning of cellular telephony | allowing communication on the go | revolutionizing personal and business communication. |
63 | 1971 AD | Soyuz 11 | Scientific | Global | The first human spaceflight to orbit the Moon and land on its surface | marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. |
64 | 1986 AD | Chilean Coup | Political | South America | Overthrow of President Salvador Allende | leading to a new constitution and financial liberalization policies. |
66 | 2012 AD | Mars Rover Curiosity Landing | Scientific | Global | Represented a significant milestone in space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. | null |
68 | 1972 AD | Apollo 17 Mission | Scientific | Global | Final mission of NASA's Apollo lunar program | returning the first Moon samples to Earth and establishing a Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter for future exploration. |
69 | 2008 AD | Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy | Economic | Global | The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers was a significant factor in the global financial crisis and led to changes in banking regulations. | null |
70 | 334 BC | Battle of the Granicus | Military | Asia Minor | Alexander's victory opens up Asia Minor to Greek influence and marks the start of the decline of Persian power. | null |
72 | Invention of the World Wide Web | Technological | Global | Provided a new platform for global information sharing and communication | connecting millions of users and leading to the information age. | null |
74 | 1992 AD | Maastricht Treaty | Political | European Union | Established the European Union and set the stage for economic and monetary union | eventually leading to the creation of the Euro. |
76 | 2014 AD | Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Tourism | Environmental | Global | Highlighted the long-term impacts of nuclear disasters on ecosystems and economies | and how some areas can recover over time. |
79 | 2008 AD | Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Legal | Global | A response to major accounting scandals | leading to stricter regulations for public companies and financial reporting. |
80 | 333 BC | Battle of Gaugamela | Military | Asia Minor | Alexander's decisive victory over Darius III of Persia | leading to the collapse of the Persian Empire's control over its territories. |
82 | Launch of the First Web Browser | Internet | Global | Enabled the widespread use of the internet by the public | turning it into a common tool for instant communication. | null |
84 | 2001 AD | Enron Scandal | Economic | Global | Exposed major financial fraud | leading to greater regulation and oversight of financial markets and corporate governance worldwide. |
86 | 2016 AD | Cambridge Analytica Scandal | Political | Global | Revealed the potential misuse of data in influencing political outcomes and raised concerns about privacy and ethics in the digital age. | null |
89 | 2008 AD | Financial Stability Plan | Political | Global | A plan introduced by governments worldwide to stabilize the financial system during the crisis | leading to new regulations and oversight mechanisms. |
90 | 331 BC | Siege of Tyre | Military | Asia Minor | Alexander's conquest of Tyre demonstrates the vulnerability of Persian naval power and the strength of Macedonian military strategies. | null |
92 | Launch of Google Search | Internet | Global | Simplified access to the internet's vast information | facilitating immediate information retrieval and communication across the globe. | null |
96 | 2018 AD | Release of WhatsApp End-to-End Encryption | Technological | Global | Set a new standard for privacy in digital communication | with implications for government surveillance and personal freedom. |
99 | 2008 AD | Basel III | Financial | Global | A set of international banking regulations developed in response to the financial crisis | focusing on improving the banking sector's ability to absorb shocks. |