may 23, 1618 - Defenestration of Prague
Description:
The Defenestration of Prague occurred on May 23, 1618, when two royal officials and their secretary were thrown out of a window in Prague Castle, triggering the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War. This event, which was likely staged by Protestant nobles, marked the beginning of a complex conflict involving multiple European powers and lasted for nearly three decades.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 23, 1618
Now
~ 407 years ago