Irish Potato Famine (jan 1, 1845 – aug 1, 1852)
Description:
After a fungus infected potatoes Ireland experience mass starvation. More than 1 million people died, and 1 million fled the country. Many of the immigrants headed to the United StatesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1845
aug 1, 1852
~ 7 years and 7 months