Historical Events from This Year 1374
Health & Medicine
Sudden Outbreak of St. John's Dance in Aachen
June 24th, 1374 650 years ago
A sudden outbreak of uncontrollable dancing, known as St. John's Dance, struck the streets of Aachen, Germany, causing numerous citizens to exhibit symptoms of hallucinations, jumping, and twitching. This bizarre phenomenon overwhelmed the area, resulting in many participants collapsing from extreme exhaustion. Observers were puzzled by the mass hysteria, which spread rapidly among the population, sparking curiosity and fear within the community.
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