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155 Moments
1889
Formation of Swedish Social Democratic Party and Its Impact on Social Welfare and Labor Rights
1886
1875
Göta Canal connects Gothenburg to Söderköping, boosting cross-country transportation.
1873
Establishment of Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute for research and forecasting advancement.
1866
1862
Sandvik excels as a global steel manufacturer through its foundation and growth.
1856
1855
Historical milestone in Swedish postal service marked by postage stamp issuance.
1854
1826
1814
Treaty transfers Norway from Denmark to Sweden during Napoleonic Wars for strategic reasons.
1809
Åland Islands reclaim independence after foreign domination.
Treaty ends Finnish War by ceding Finland to Russia, signed in Fredrikshamn.
Deposition of King Gustav IV Adolf changes monarchy from absolute rule to constitutional governance.
1792
Assassination of King Gustav III at Stockholm Opera masquerade ball by noble conspirators.
1772
Gustav III's rise to power overthrowing parliamentary rule in a successful coup d'état.
1753
Sweden transitions to modern Gregorian calendar, updating timekeeping system from Julian calendar.
1721
Treaty of Nystad ends Great Northern War, ceding territories to Russia.
1710
Danes seize Swedish lands in significant victory in Helsingborg.
1709
Swedish forces suffer defeat against Peter the Great's Russian army in battle.
1700
Great Northern War began when Sweden
1658
Queen Christina signs Treaty of Roskilde, ceding Scanian lands to Denmark in 1658.
1654
Queen Christina's abdication and conversion cause division and controversy in Sweden.
1631
Battle of Breitenfeld: Sweden triumphs over Holy Roman Empire in decisive war victory.
1617
Treaty of Stolbovo resolves Ingrian War, shifting territory from Sweden to Russia.
1613
1611
Gustavus Adolphus becomes the country's ruler following his ascension to the throne.