jan 7, 1845 - Great Irish Famine
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This food crisis killed over 1.5M and caused 20% of the population to emigrate from the country. This famine was caused by a mass shortage of potatoes, which were the staple of most meals in that day. It is said that people tried to survive by eating grass because of how desperate they were.
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