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69 Moments
1860
Promoting physical education: Czech Sokol organization's foundation and mission
1848
Revolutions of 1848: Brief Liberal Reforms
Prague's Uprising against Habsburg Monarchy
1805
Napoleon's Triumph at Austerlitz
1794
The Czech National Revival: Embracing Language and Identity
1765
Joseph II Becomes Holy Roman Emperor
1757
Battle of Kolin: Prussia vs Austria
1743
Coronation of Maria Theresa as Queen of Bohemia
1711
Charles VI Crowning as Holy Roman Emperor at Prague Castle
1648
Bohemian Estates granted Protestantism rights by Peace of Westphalia
1621
Execution of 27 Protestant leaders in town square
1620
Battle of White Mountain: Start of the Thirty Years' War
1618
Defenestration Incident in Prague
1615
Revolt of Czech Estates Against Habsburg Monarchy: A Historical Account
1541
Devastating 1541 Prague Castle Fire
1527
Coronation of Ferdinand I as King of Bohemia
1471
Vladislaus II's Coronation as King of Bohemia
1458
Coronation of George of Poděbrady
1434
Battle of Lipany ends Hussite Wars
1417
Hussite Wars: Conflict between Hussites and Catholics
1410
Medieval victory: Czechs, Poles, Lithuanians defeat Teutonic Knights at Grünwald.
1409
Famous Astronomical Clock in Prague: Prague Orloj
1356
Beginning of Charles Bridge construction in Prague.
1355
Coronation of Charles IV as Holy Roman Emperor
1347
Charles University: Oldest Central European University's Foundation
1346
Prague: Capital of Bohemia
1343
Foundation of St. Vitus Cathedral: Construction Process and Challenges
1260
Battle of Kressenbrunn: Ottokar II vs. Bela IV
1257
Establishment of Vyssi Brod Monastery
1253
Coronation of Přemysl Otakar II as King