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The Austro-Hungarian Compromise, also known as the Ausgleich, establishes the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, granting Hungary greater autonomy and its own government.
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The Hungarian Parliament passes the Law on the Status of the Hungarian Language, making Hungarian the official language of the country.
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The National Hungarian Party is founded, advocating for greater Hungarian autonomy within the Dual Monarchy.
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The Dual Alliance is signed between Austria-Hungary and Germany, forming a military alliance that would last until the end of World War I.
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Hungary celebrates the 1,000th anniversary of the Magyar conquest of Hungary with the Millennium Exhibition, showcasing Hungarian culture and achievements.
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The Hungarian Coalition Party is founded, advocating for greater minority rights and representation in the Hungarian government.
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, sparks the beginning of World War I.
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The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War I leads to the establishment of the independent Republic of Hungary.