Wherio · August 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. Akihito becomes the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years.
Answer: 🇯🇵 Japan · Apr 30th, 2019
The Reiwa era began the next day.
2. A Bayer chemist synthesizes aspirin, a willow-bark painkiller.
Answer: 🇩🇪 Germany · 1897
Bayer began selling aspirin globally.
3. Its former protectorate becomes independent and chooses Seretse Khama as its first president.
Answer: 🇧🇼 Botswana · Sep 30th, 1966
The former Bechuanaland Protectorate begins self-rule under Seretse Khama.
4. A small island fortress withstands a massive Ottoman siege for nearly four months.
Answer: 🇲🇹 Malta · May 18th, 1565
The Knights Hospitaller and Maltese defenders repelled a far larger Ottoman force.
5. Darius I improves its relay road from Susa to Sardis.
Answer: 🇮🇷 Iran · c. 500 BC
The Persian Royal Road had 111 posting stations stocked with fresh horses.
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