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The Worst Day in Human History: January 23, 1556

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Candidates for the Worst Day in Human History: Battles and Mass Deaths

This chapter investigates potential contenders for the title of the worst day in human history, considering historical battles and sieges rather than prolonged disasters. Special focus is given to significant losses in the Roman Empire and the catastrophic death toll during the Mongol siege of Baghdad.

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