Here's How Interest Rates Reacted To The Major Defaults Since 1800 [CHART]

In the unlikely case that legislators allow the U.S. government to run out of cash fail to make payments, the world's wealthiest country will join a long list of developed countries who have, at one time or more in their history, defaulted.

Taking a long view, Ralph Dillon at Global Financial Data charted out major countries' 10-year bond yields dating back to 1800. What we see is that some countries have fared better than others during a default.

"For the developed markets and global economic powerhouses, those that did default are still here alive and kicking," Dillon wrote to clients. "In fact, some have defaulted 8 times and are still a major player on the world stage." Here's Dillon's breakdown:

1. United States 2013?

2. Germany 1938,1948

3. Japan 1942, 1946-1952

4. France 8 times between 1558-1788. Last one in 1812

5. Italy 1940. Almost daily speculation of another default since 2008

6. Spain 1809, 1820, 1931, 1834, 1851, 1867, 1872, 1882 and 1936-1939. Since 2008, Spanish yields spiked considerably and have been volatile on the back of another default

7. Austria 1938, 1940, 1945

8. United Kingdom 1822, 1834, 1888, 1932