Austria
Some of the key events about Austria
- 1156Austria becomes a duchy, gaining more autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire
- 1278The Battle of Marchfeld resulted in significant loss of life and political instability
- 1365University of Vienna, Austria's oldest university, is founded
- 1529Vienna was besieged by Ottoman forces, causing widespread destruction and fear
- 1618The Thirty Years' War began, leading to devastating consequences for Austria and Central Europe
- 1679The Vienna State Opera House opens, becoming a world-renowned center for classical music
- 1679A severe plague epidemic struck Vienna, killing nearly a third of the city's population
- 1780The Schönbrunn Palace is completed, becoming a symbol of Habsburg power and culture
- 1805Napoleon's forces occupied Vienna during the War of the Third Coalition
- 1866Austria suffered a decisive defeat in the Austro-Prussian War, losing its influence in German affairs
- 1867The Austro-Hungarian Compromise establishes the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary
- 1895The Vienna Secession art movement is founded, revolutionizing art and architecture
- 1914Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia triggered World War I
- 1918The First Austrian Republic is established, marking the end of Habsburg rule
- 1938Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, losing its independence
- 1945Austria was occupied and divided by the Allied powers following World War II
- 1955The Austrian State Treaty is signed, restoring full sovereignty to Austria
- 1986The Waldheim Affair exposed Austria's complicated relationship with its Nazi past
- 1995Austria joins the European Union, further integrating with Europe
- 2002Austria adopts the Euro as its official currency, strengthening economic ties with Europe
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