History of Denmark

1710 - February 28 - In the Battle of Helsingborg, 14,000 Danish invaders under Jørgen Rantzau are decisively defeated by an equally sized Swedish force under Magnus Stenbock

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1720 - July 3 - Sweden & Denmark sign peace treaty

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1730 - October 12 - Christian VI succeeds Frederik IV as king of Denmark

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1800 - Population of Denmark (Denmark-Norway) - 929,000

1814 - Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden

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1847 - June 26 – Opening of the first passenger railway wholly within modern-day Denmark, from Copenhagen to Roskilde.

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June 26, 1847

1849 - Denmark became a constitutional monarchy

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1868 - King Christian, of Denmark, has taken out a patent for refining petroleum.

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September 5, 1868

1868 - Hans Christian Andersen, the celebrated Danish poet, says he has never had an income of more than six hundred dollars a year.
So limited is the sale of books in Denmark that even the most successful works pay but little profit to their authors.
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October 31, 1868

1871 - An attempt was made to shoot King Christian, of Denmark, the other day, and the shooter was arrested and brought before the King.
Christian told him he could not praise his skill as a marksman, and advised him to practice before he repeated the shot, and then released him.
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Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 18, 1871

1879 - Denmark prohibits importation of cattle from the United States into that kingdom.

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March 15, 1879

1880 - The King of Denmark is suffering from lumbago.

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September 4, 1880

1884 - Feggokilt, on the Island of Mois, Denmark, is for sale.
The owner guarantees that it is the birthplace of "that remarkable man Hamlet," and that on it is "a hill with the gave of King Felgge, who was the identical individual slain by the young Prince to avenge the 'murder most foul' of his father."
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Saint Joseph, Michigan
October 4, 1884

1888 - An order was issued by the Government of Denmark on the 10th forbidding the importation of American bacon and steam lard and other undressed pork products.
Swine products from the United States had begun to reach continental Europe in large quantities and were sold usually at prices below those charged for similar native products. For alleged sanitary reasons, several countries provided for a total exclusion of these products. On February 20, 1879, the Italian govern ment issued a decree prohibiting the importation of swine, pork, and hog products from the United States. Less than three months later this prohibition was made to apply gener ally to such products, no matter from what country imported. Portugal followed the example of Italy in March, 1879, ex cluding pork and other hop products used for food when im ported from the United States. Hungary issued a similar order in September, 1879; Spain and Germany in 1880; France, Turkey, and Roumania in 1881; Greece in 1883, and Denmark in 1888.

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March 17, 1888

1895 - Denmark
Den/ mark (Dan. Danmark, dán'mank; Ger. Dānemark, dà'nch-mark'; Dutch, Deenemerken, dà'neh-mêR'ken; Fr. Danemark, dán mark'; It. Danemarka, dà-nā-mar'kā; Sp. Dinamarca, de-nā-man-kā; L. Da'nia), a kingdom of Europe, comprising the peninsula of Jutland and a group of islands in the Baltic, and lying between 54° 34' and 57° 44' 52" N. lat. and 8° 4' and 12° 34' E. lon., with the exception of the island of Bornholm, which lies between 14°42' and 15° 10' E. lon. It is bounded N. by the Skager Rack, E. by the Cattegat, the Sound, and the Baltic, S. by the Baltic, the Little Belt, and the German duchy of Sleswick, and W. by the North Sea. The largest island is Seeland, Sjaeland, or Zealand, on which is Copenhagen, the capital; the next in size is Funen or Fyen, divided from Jutland by only a minute channel; after which come Laaland, Bornholm, Falster, Langeland, Möen, Samsöe, Aerüe, Amager, Listic, and Anholt, here enumerated in the order of their importance. Denmark is divided into 7... Read MORE...

1900 - Population of Denmark - 2,430,000

1914 - Denamark declared neutrality during World War I

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1930's - Welfare state established (Denmark)

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1940 - Germany invaded Denmark

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1943 - Danish Jews escaped to Sweden

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1945 - Germany surrendered, Iceland gained its independence from Denmark

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1949 - Denmark joined NATO

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1973 - Denmark joined the EU

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Denmark:
Copenhagen:

Tivoli Gardens: One of the world's oldest amusement parks, offering a delightful mix of rides, games, and shows.

Nyhavn: A picturesque harbor with colorful buildings, restaurants, and boat tours.

The Little Mermaid Statue: Iconic and a must-see, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
The National Museum of Denmark: Explore Denmark's rich history and culture.

Aarhus:

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum: Known for its striking modern architecture and impressive art collections.

The Old Town (Den Gamle By): A living history museum showcasing Danish urban life through the centuries.

Moesgaard Museum: Features exhibits on prehistory and ethnography.

Odense:

Hans Christian Andersen Museum: Dive into the world of the famous fairy tale writer.

Egeskov Castle: A stunning Renaissance water castle surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Roskilde:

Roskilde Cathedral: A UNESCO World Heritage site and the final resting place of many Danish monarchs.

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