December 28, 1768
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
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On December 28, in the year 1768:
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam until 1939, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia.
Why December 28, 1768 matters:
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: December 28, 1768
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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