October 1347Medicine & Health
Black Death Reaches Europe
The bubonic plague pandemic arrived in Europe, eventually killing an estimated 30-60% of the European population.
Europe
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September 28, 1928Medicine & Health
Discovery of Penicillin
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, leading to the development of antibiotics that would save millions of lives.
Europe
March 11, 2020Medicine & Health
COVID-19 Pandemic Declared
The WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, triggering worldwide lockdowns and transforming daily life.
Global