Historical Events API
Historical Events is a simple tool for getting historical events. It returns a list of historical events between 300BC and 2012
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What does the Historical Events API do?
Historical Events is a simple tool for getting historical events. It returns a list of historical events between 300BC and 2012 The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the Historical Events API?
The Historical Events API has an average response time of 1401ms, with a median (p50) of 1275ms and 99th percentile of 2242ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the Historical Events API cost?
Each call to the Historical Events API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate Historical Events API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does Historical Events support?
The Historical Events API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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