Wherio · September 17th, 2026
Five real historical events. Guess where each one happened, then compare your score with the answers and locations below.
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1. The Atomium, a giant iron-crystal model, is built for a World's Fair.
Answer: 🇧🇪 Belgium · 1958
The Atomium can represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.
2. Millions of files from offshore law firm Mossack Fonseca are published, revealing information on more than 214,000 offshore entities.
Answer: 🇵🇦 Panama · April 3rd, 2016
The Panama Papers revealed ownership information for more than 214,000 shell companies.
3. The last French troops leave, completing a republic's independence.
Answer: 🇸🇾 Syria · April 17th, 1946
Syria still marks the French withdrawal each year as Evacuation Day.
4. A socialist president, Salvador Allende, dies as the military bombs the presidential palace during a coup.
Answer: 🇨🇱 Chile · September 11th, 1973
After the 1973 coup, Pinochet ruled Chile for about 17 years.
5. The capital of Kievan Rus falls to the Mongols after a siege.
Answer: 🇺🇦 Ukraine · December 6th, 1240
The Mongols devastated Kyiv, burning most of the city.
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