936 ⟶ Gorm the Old Establishes the Danish Monarchy

c. 936: Gorm the Old becomes the first recognized king of De...
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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

🪓 Execution of Johann Friedrich Struensee in Denmark

Reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee executed in Denmark.⟶
Execution of Johann Friedrich Struensee in Denmark (1772)
EnlightenmentDenmarkMonarchyExecutionRoyal CourtReform
DenmarkDenmark

👑 Iceland Gains Sovereignty as a Kingdom

December 1: The Kingdom of Iceland, a personal union with Denmark, is formed.⟶
Iceland Gains Sovereignty as a Kingdom (1918)
IndependenceSovereigntyKingdomSelf-determinationPolitical Development
IcelandIcelandDenmarkDenmark

👑 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