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History of Magic

This series of events, lists briefly, the known history of magic. It starts with Ancient Egypt, and then ends when Voldemort gaines power again (AKA when Harry goes to Hogwarts). If I am missing something, please owl me.

Ancient Egypt -
Egyptian wizards put curses on tombs of dead leaders. Magic is integrated into society and Wizards are held in high esteem. In the present day, curse-breaker from the wizarding bank, Gringotts, are trying to break into these tombs for their treasures (the Egyptians buried the dead with all the riches they had for use in the afterlife).

Around 1000 AD -
Growing distrust on the part of Muggles for wizards and witches compels the four greatest witches and wizards of the age to found Hogwarts. Salazar Slytherin builds the Chamber of Secrets after his point of view that only pure-blood wizards should be allowed into Hogwarts was dismissed. The wizarding world begins to withdraw and hide itself from the Muggle world. Shortly after building the Chamber of Secrets, Salazar leaves Hogwarts.

Fourteenth Century -
Witch burnings. Muggles were particularly afraid of magic but not very good at recognizing it. Wendelin the Weird burned at the stake 47 times in various disguises. She used a spell called the Flame Freezing Charm, which allowed her to not be burnt any of the 47 times that she was at the stake.

1400's -
With the coming of the Renaissance and the increasing reliance among Muggles on scientific reasoning, the break between the Wizarding and Muggle worlds is becoming more and more complete. Each culture goes on to create their own civilization. Some Muggles persecute their magical neighbors, others try to exploit magical power for their own gain and for quick fixes to their problems. Therefore, it remained essential to keep the magical world a secret from all Muggles.

1600's -
Goblin rebellions in Britain. Muggle persecution reaches an all-time high. These are dark times for the Magical Community. The governments of the Wizarding World meets to consider solutions to the crisis and create the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy of 1692. This not only completes the separation of the two cultures but also lays the responsibility on the various Wizarding governments in each country for maintaining the secrecy of everything from Quidditch games to dragons. Over the years, for Muggles, magic becomes the stuff of fairy tales and legend.

1800's -
Giants warred amongst themselves, bringing their species to the brink of extinction

1970's -
Voldemort's rise to power, culminating in his battle with James and Lily Potter and his defeat by Harry Potter (10/31/81). The Giants, most of whom fought for Voldemort, retreat to northern Europe.

1990's -
Voldemort rises again (1994)