Wherio · September 23rd, 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. A young king's diplomatic crusade wins independence from France for his kingdom on the lower Mekong.
Answer: 🇰🇭 Cambodia · Nov 9th, 1953
Under King Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia gained independence from France.
2. A giant rodeo billed the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' debuts on the northern prairies.
Answer: 🇨🇦 Canada · 1912
The Calgary Stampede is held in the city every July.
3. Nutella goes on sale, born of postwar chocolate rationing.
Answer: 🇮🇹 Italy · 1964
Nutella was developed in Piedmont after post-war rationing reduced the availability of cocoa beans.
4. A year after independence, a prime minister seizes power in a near-bloodless coup across a scattered archipelago northeast of Madagascar.
Answer: 🇸🇨 Seychelles · Jun 5th, 1977
France-Albert René's takeover installed him as Seychelles' president and formed a new government.
5. A superpower invades a nutmeg island after a coup.
Answer: 🇬🇩 Grenada · Oct 25th, 1983
The invasion of Grenada followed the killing of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.
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