History Timeline Quiz for May 17, 2026

Play the archived history timeline quiz from May 17, 2026. Review the events, place them in order, and compare your chronology skills with previous daily challenges.

Oldest
1

The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th.

1322
2

Friedrich Karl von Hessen, a German prince elected by the Parliament of Finland to become King Väinö I, renounces the Finnish throne.

1918
3

Battle of Mogadishu occurs killing 18 U.S. Special Forces, two UN Peacekeepers and at least 600 Somalian militia men and civilians.

1993
Newest

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Historical events from the May 17, 2026 quiz

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

  1. 1The central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th.1322
  2. 2Friedrich Karl von Hessen, a German prince elected by the Parliament of Finland to become King Väinö I, renounces the Finnish throne.1918
  3. 3Battle of Mogadishu occurs killing 18 U.S. Special Forces, two UN Peacekeepers and at least 600 Somalian militia men and civilians.1993

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