World History II

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  • Fall of Constantinople
    May 29, 1453

    Fall of Constantinople

    The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and had significant repercussions for trade routes and the European balance of power.
  • Columbus discovers America
    Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus discovers America

    Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America on October 12, 1492.
  • Megellan circumnavigates the earth
    1522

    Megellan circumnavigates the earth

    Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, although Magellan himself did not complete the journey, demonstrated that it was possible to sail around the world, providing crucial insights into global navigation.
  • Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar published

    Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar published

    "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is believed to have been written and performed in 1599. However, the play was not published until 1623, in the First Folio
  • Taj Mahal is build

    Taj Mahal is build

    The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  • Newton’s Laws of gravity published in the Principia

    Newton’s Laws of gravity published in the Principia

    Sir Isaac Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" laid the foundation for classical mechanics, revolutionizing the understanding of the physical world and influencing scientific thought for centuries.