Wherio · September 26th, 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. Reconnaissance photographs reveal Soviet nuclear missile sites on a Caribbean island.
Answer: 🇨🇺 Cuba · Oct 14th, 1962
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought thirteen days at the brink of nuclear war.
2. A first full-length feature film launches what the world calls Bollywood.
Answer: 🇮🇳 India · May 3rd, 1913
Raja Harishchandra laid the foundation for India's film industry.
3. A Safavid capital is rebuilt with grand Islamic architecture and Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Answer: 🇮🇷 Iran · 17th century
Shah Abbas made Isfahan his capital and rebuilt it into one of the largest cities of its time.
4. The island nation adopts a new name and becomes a republic.
Answer: 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · May 22nd, 1972
Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka.
5. The 14 October uprising ends Thanom Kittikachorn's military dictatorship.
Answer: 🇹🇭 Thailand · Oct 14th, 1973
Thailand's uprising ended the ruling military dictatorship and altered the political system.
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