Wherio · November 2nd, 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. An emperor broadcasts his Pacific island empire's surrender to the Allies, ending World War II.
Answer: 🇯🇵 Japan · Aug 15th, 1945
Emperor Hirohito's radio broadcast announced Japan's surrender to the Allies.
2. Troops violently suppress pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square.
Answer: 🇨🇳 China · Jun 4th, 1989
The Tiananmen Square protests and massacre ended with the military clearing the square and surrounding streets by force.
3. Two new skyscrapers become the world's tallest buildings.
Answer: 🇲🇾 Malaysia · 1998
César Pelli's Petronas Towers reach 451.9 metres, with a cross section based on a Rub el Hizb.
4. A newly independent nation builds a mountaintop fortress to repel a possible French return.
Answer: 🇭🇹 Haiti · 1805-1820
Henri Christophe built the Citadelle Laferriere to stop any French attempt at reconquest.
5. The Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads meet at Promontory Summit, where a ceremonial tap of the gold Last Spike marks the opening of through traffic.
Answer: 🇺🇸 United States of America · May 10th, 1869
The 3,000-kilometre line was built largely by immigrant labor, including thousands of Chinese workers.
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