Austria

Some of the key events about Austria

• 1156

  Austria becomes a duchy, gaining more autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire
• 1278

  The Battle of Marchfeld resulted in significant loss of life and political instability
• 1365

  University of Vienna, Austria's oldest university, is founded
• 1529

  Vienna was besieged by Ottoman forces, causing widespread destruction and fear
• 1618

  The Thirty Years' War began, leading to devastating consequences for Austria and Central Europe
• 1679

  The Vienna State Opera House opens, becoming a world-renowned center for classical music
• 1679

  A severe plague epidemic struck Vienna, killing nearly a third of the city's population
• 1780

  The Schönbrunn Palace is completed, becoming a symbol of Habsburg power and culture
• 1805

  Napoleon's forces occupied Vienna during the War of the Third Coalition
• 1866

  Austria suffered a decisive defeat in the Austro-Prussian War, losing its influence in German affairs
• 1867

  The Austro-Hungarian Compromise establishes the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary
• 1895

  The Vienna Secession art movement is founded, revolutionizing art and architecture
• 1914

  Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia triggered World War I
• 1918

  The First Austrian Republic is established, marking the end of Habsburg rule
• 1938

  Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, losing its independence
• 1945

  Austria was occupied and divided by the Allied powers following World War II
• 1955

  The Austrian State Treaty is signed, restoring full sovereignty to Austria
• 1986

  The Waldheim Affair exposed Austria's complicated relationship with its Nazi past
• 1995

  Austria joins the European Union, further integrating with Europe
• 2002

  Austria adopts the Euro as its official currency, strengthening economic ties with Europe

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