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Saint Nicholas was born
Saint Nicholas was a forth century saint and Greek Bishop. St. Nicholas was known for his secret gift giving and became the model for Santa Claus.
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455
End of the Roman Empire
The Romen Empire collapsed in 455 because the empire was too large to govern efficiently. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire -
Aug 1, 1291
Swiss National Day
Swiss National Day is a holiday celebrating the founding of Switzerland.
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Jan 1, 1545
Yodeling
Yodeling becomes popular in Austria in 1545. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yodeling -
Swiss army knife was purchesed
The Swiss army purchased a folding pocket knife used for opening cans of food and servicing rifles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_knife -
Organized skiing
Orginized skiing became popular in Switzerland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiing -
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwartzenegger was born in Thal Austria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger -
Greece's literacy rate
In 1950 only 30% of Greek adults could read and write. Now 95% of Greek adults can read and write. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_literature -
Austria State Treaty signed
This treaty recognized Austria's independece.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_State_Treaty -
Austria joins United Nations
Austria became a United Nations Member State in 1955. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_states_of_the_United_Nations#Current_members -
Austria Joins European Union
Austria joins the European Union in 1995.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union -
Swiss people vote no on European Union
The Swiss people voted againsed goining joining the European Union.
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Athens Summer Oyimpics
The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece's capitol.
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Zurich Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks
The Zurich Lions win the Victoria Cup against the Chicago Blackhawks for their first ever win against an NHL team.
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Greece's economy collapses
After a decade of dept spending Geece's economy collapsed, bringing down its government and causing social arrest.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_government-debt_crisis
