History facts
From ancient wonders to the Moon landing, this History set looks at the people and turning points that shaped today’s world. It includes world events as well as key moments from Indian history.
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Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon in July 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
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Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789.
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In which year did World War II end?
World War II ended in 1945, with Germany surrendering in May and Japan formally surrendering in September.
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Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands?
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
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Emperor Ashoka belonged to which dynasty?
Ashoka ruled the Maurya Empire in the third century BCE and promoted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
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Who led the Salt March in 1930?
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March in 1930, walking from Sabarmati to Dandi to protest the British salt tax.
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In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, and Germany reunified the following year.
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Which famous ship sank in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic in April 1912, on its first voyage, after hitting an iceberg.
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Who introduced movable-type printing to Europe?
Johannes Gutenberg introduced movable-type printing to Europe around 1450, which made books far cheaper to produce.
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In which year did the French Revolution begin?
The French Revolution began in 1789, and the storming of the Bastille on 14 July became its best-known moment.
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Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
Babur founded the Mughal Empire after winning the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, in 1903, and she won a second one in 1911.
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Which civilisation built Machu Picchu?
The Inca built Machu Picchu high in the Andes of Peru during the 15th century.
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Who was India’s first woman Prime Minister?
Indira Gandhi became India’s first woman Prime Minister in 1966.
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Who was the first human to travel into space?
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space on 12 April 1961.