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Determining the “worst” year between 1900 and 2000 is subjective, as it depends on criteria like human suffering, global impact, or specific events. However, based on historical analysis and the scale of devastation, 1918 often stands out as a particularly catastrophic year.In 1918, the world was grappling with the final months of World War I, which caused millions of deaths and widespread destruction. Simultaneously, the Spanish Flu pandemic swept across the globe, killing an estimated 20-50 million people—more than the war itself. The combination of these two events led to immense loss of life, economic collapse, and social upheaval. For example, the flu disproportionately killed young adults, and entire communities were decimated, with some regions losing up to 20% of their population.Other contenders might include 1945 (World War II’s climax, Holocaust, atomic bombings), 1929 (start of the Great Depression), or 1968 (Vietnam War escalation, global unrest). Each has its case, but 1918’s dual crises of war and pandemic give it a strong claim due to the sheer scale of mortality and global disruption.