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105 Moments
1949
Formation of Economic Assistance Council in Eastern Europe with other Communist Bloc nations.
1947
New Constitution Reflects Socialist Principles
1945
Soviet forces liberate Budapest after fierce battles
1941
Hungary's Participation in Operation Barbarossa
1940
Hungary Joins Axis Powers in Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy
1936
Hungary Joins Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany and Japan
Resignation of Gömbös and Formation of New Government
1932
Gyula Gömbös: New Prime Minister establishes authoritarian regime.
1920
Treaty of Trianon Centenary Celebrations
1918
Territorial Invasion: Hungary's Claim on Czechoslovakia
The Aster Revolution: Establishment of Hungarian Democratic Republic
1913
Hungary's Involvement in World War I and Losses
1903
Count István Tisza: Prime Minister and Political Influence in Early 20th Century
1889
Tragic discovery of Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.
1882
Triple Alliance Signed by Germany, Austria, and Italy
1875
Foundation stone laid for State Opera House in Budapest
1867
The Austro-Hungarian Compromise: Dual Monarchy and Hungarian Autonomy
1849
Austrian forces defeat Hungarian Revolution, revolutionaries surrender at Világos.
1848
Formation of Austro-Hungarian Empire Inaugurated with Coronation of Franz Joseph I
Emperor Franz Joseph I proclaimed at Olmütz after Ferdinand I abdicates
Revolution against Habsburg rule erupts
The first Hungarian National Assembly convenes
1809
Loss of Hungarian territory in Second Peace of Schönbrunn.
1805
Border Dispute Treaty Signed by Hungary and Austria
Treaty of Pressburg: Hungarian Territory Ceded to Kingdom of Italy
Uprising Against Habsburg Rule
1802
Hungarian National Museum founded in Budapest, showcasing the history, art, and culture of Hungary