The Cretaceous–Paleogene Extinction Event: As It Happened

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, the last major extinction event to hit earth took place approximately 66 million years ago. This cataclysmic event that wiped out 75% life on earth, including the dinosaurs. This documentary recalls the events of this major event in world history as it happened.

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