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1000
Denmark is Unified
Kingdom of Denmark unified and Christianity is introduced. Denmark was a great power from 800-1100AD. The vikings of Denmark and King Canute united Denmark and England for almost 30 years. The viking raids brought Denmark into contact with Christianity. -
1349
Plague ravished Denmark and Sweden
The Bubonic Plague (then known as the "Black Death") arrived unexpectedly. Tradition has it that the plague came to Denmark on a ghost ship that beached itself of the coast of northern Jutland. It is estimated that 33%-66% of the people in Denmark died. -
1397
Union of Kalmar
A historical Union of the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under one monarch (Queen/King). Denmark is the dominant power. They combined to be stronger against raids from other countries. -
German Nazis invades Denmark
German took over Denmark under military control which lasted until WWII ended in 1945. Over 3000 Danes died. This picture is of Danish Soldiers - two of these soldiers died the same day this picture was taken. -
Member of the UN
Denmark becomes a member of the United Nations - an international organization made up of states and countries that are "peace-loving states". It was formed after WWII to maintain international peace and security. -
Oresund Link - Bridge
A system of bridges and tunnels connecting Denmark and Sweden. Construction began in 1995 and opened to traffic in 2000. It is a road and rail bridge. Here you can see the bridge above the water then it joins the Drogden tunnel (immersed tube- underwater concrete tube) that has two roads, a railway, and an emergency tube. -
Danes Reject Adoption of the Euro
Danes reject using the euro as their national currency by 53% to 47%. The chose to keep using the Krone. (The Euro was created to unify Europe - Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Lithuania, Finland all use the Euro)
