20 Historical Events That Almost Killed EVERYONE

Humanity's survival has never been guaranteed. Join us as we count down the most terrifying moments in history when life on Earth came dangerously close to total annihilation! From ancient plagues to nuclear near-misses, these events remind us just how fragile our existence truly is. Which do you think came closest to wiping us out? Our countdown includes the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Chicxulub Impact, the Spanish Flu, the Black Plague, the Trinity Test, the Carrington Event, the Tunguska Event, and more! Which near-extinction event do you think came closest to ending humanity? Let us know in the comments! WatchMojo is now a multiplayer game! Wishlist Mojo Party now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/40... Check out our Live Stream channels: LIVE - 24/7 Streaming Channel: https://youtube.com/live/AHa_Uz50sJk WatchMojo True Crime - 24x7 Streaming Channel: https://youtube.com/live/nvfP37Ym0yA Subscribe for more great content! https://wmojo.com/watchmojo-subscribe Visit our shop for awesome merch! https://shop.watchmojo.com/ Your trusted authority for Top 10 lists on everything from Entertainment to True Crime! #watchmojo #watchmojopopculture #History, #Extinction, #Apocalypse, #Nuclear, #Pandemic, #Asteroid, #Plague, #Catastrophe, #Survival, #Ancient, #Watchmojo