History Timeline Quiz for May 9, 2026

Play the archived history timeline quiz from May 9, 2026. Review the events, place them in order, and compare your chronology skills with previous daily challenges.

Oldest
1

At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin.

1066
2

The French frigate Méduse strikes the Bank of Arguin and 151 people on board have to be evacuated on an improvised raft, a case immortalised by Géricault's painting The Raft of the Medusa.

1816
3

Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Army soldiers slaughter 158 civilians.

1990
Newest

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Historical events from the May 9, 2026 quiz

This archived daily quiz includes the events below in chronological order, from oldest to newest.

  1. 1At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin.1066
  2. 2The French frigate Méduse strikes the Bank of Arguin and 151 people on board have to be evacuated on an improvised raft, a case immortalised by Géricault's painting The Raft of the Medusa.1816
  3. 3Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Army soldiers slaughter 158 civilians.1990

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