21h 41min, feb 8, 500 y - The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
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This event marked the beginning of so many other events. When the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire, a center for learning and trade. As a result of the fall of the Roman Empire, feudalism developed and the Church gained power. So many events in World History are dependent upon the fall of Rome.
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