World history Timeline

(3000 BC - Present)

This timeline includes significant events and developments in world history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. More Less

Ancient Civilizations

3500 BCE

2560 BCE

476 CE

Middle Ages and Renaissance

1347 CE - 1351 CE

1500 - 1699

Age of Exploration and Colonization

1400 - 1699

Modern Era and Globalization

1700 - 1899

1775 - 1783

1789 - 1799

1914 - 1918

1917

1939 - 1945

1947 - 1991

1955 - 1972

Nov 9, 1989

Apr 27, 1994

Sep 11, 2001

2010 - 2012

Jun 23, 2016

Dec 2019 - Present

Key Facts

  1. 3000 BC: The ancient civilization of Egypt emerges along the Nile River.
  2. 476 AD: The fall of the Western Roman Empire marks the end of ancient Rome.
  3. 1492: Christopher Columbus explores the Americas, leading to European colonization.
  4. 1945: World War II ends with the defeat of Nazi Germany and Japan.
  5. 2001: The September 11 attacks in the United States have a major impact on world politics and security.

Source

This World history timeline was generated with the help of AI using information found on the internet.

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