2005 ⟶ Danish Newspaper Publishes Muhammad Cartoons, Igniting Global Protests

September 30: Controversial drawings of Muhammad are printed...
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👑 Gorm the Old Establishes the Danish Monarchy

c. 936: Gorm the Old becomes the first recognized king of Denmark, and thus the Danish Monarchy is founded.⟶
Gorm the Old Establishes the Danish Monarchy (936)
MonarchyKingdomDenmarkVikingsPolitical ConsolidationScandinavian HistoryRoyal Lineage
DenmarkDenmark

🎡 Bakken: The World's First Theme Park Opens

Denmark builds the world's first theme park, Bakken.⟶
Bakken: The World's First Theme Park Opens (1583)
DenmarkHistoryEntertainmentRecreationTourismSocial History
DenmarkDenmark

👑 Christian VII Ascends to the Danish Throne

Christian VII becomes king of Denmark. He was king of Denmark to 1808.⟶
Christian VII Ascends to the Danish Throne (1766)
MonarchyDanish HistorySuccessionPolitical History
DenmarkDenmark

📜 Ayatollah Khomeini Issues Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie

February 14: Fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie.⟶
Ayatollah Khomeini Issues Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie (1989)
IslamFreedom of SpeechLiteratureAyatollah KhomeiniReligious ExtremismInternational Relations
IranIranUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

📰 Danish Newspaper Publishes Muhammad Cartoons, Igniting Global Protests

September 30: Controversial drawings of Muhammad are printed in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, sparking outrage and violent riots by Muslims around the world.⟶
Danish Newspaper Publishes Muhammad Cartoons, Igniting Global Protests (2005)
IslamFreedom of SpeechReligious ExtremismProtestsCensorshipMediaGlobalization
DenmarkDenmark

👑 Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Announces Abdication

December 31: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announces her abdication on January 14 after 52 years on the throne.⟶
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Announces Abdication (2023)
MonarchyAbdicationDanish HistorySuccessionHead of State
DenmarkDenmark