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===Dated Events=== | ===Dated Events=== | ||
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[January 3]].''' The first science-fiction convention is held in Leeds in England. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[January 3]].''' The first science-fiction convention is held in Leeds in England. |
*'''[[:Category:Chronology:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]:''' '''[[March 26]].''' [[Tannen, Biff|Biff Tannen]] is born. ('''''Unsourced information from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_timeline Back to the Future timeline]''''') | *'''[[:Category:Chronology:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]:''' '''[[March 26]].''' [[Tannen, Biff|Biff Tannen]] is born. ('''''Unsourced information from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_timeline Back to the Future timeline]''''') | ||
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[April 26]].''' The German Luftwaffe bombs Guernica, Spain at the behest of the Falangist faction in the Spanish Civil War. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[April 26]].''' The German Luftwaffe bombs Guernica, Spain at the behest of the Falangist faction in the Spanish Civil War. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[May 6]].''' The zeppelin ''Hindenburg'' goes up in flames and is destroyed in an accident at Lakehurst, New Jersey. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[May 6]].''' The zeppelin ''Hindenburg'' goes up in flames and is destroyed in an accident at Lakehurst, New Jersey. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[May 7]].''' The Condor Legion Fighter Group arrives from Germany to assist Francisco Franco's faction in Spain. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[May 7]].''' The Condor Legion Fighter Group arrives from Germany to assist Francisco Franco's faction in Spain. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[June 8]].''' A total solar eclipse visible in the Pacific region and Peru lasts over seven minutes (the longest in over 800 years). | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[June 8]].''' A total solar eclipse visible in the Pacific region and Peru lasts over seven minutes (the longest in over 800 years). |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[July 1]].''' The Irish Free State adopts a new constitution. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 1]].''' The Irish Free State adopts a new constitution. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[July 2]].''' Amelia Earhart disappears over the Pacific Ocean. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 2]].''' Amelia Earhart disappears over the Pacific Ocean. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[July 7]].''' The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (also known as the Battle of Lugou Bridge) marks the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 7]].''' The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (also known as the Battle of Lugou Bridge) marks the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[July 28]].''' The Irish Republican Army attempts to assassinate King George VI. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 28]].''' The Irish Republican Army attempts to assassinate King George VI. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[November 9]].''' Shanghai is captured by Japan. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[November 9]].''' Shanghai is captured by Japan. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[December 13]].''' The Battle of Nanking ends with the Japanese victorious. The Nanking Massacre that follows over the next three months ultimately causes the deaths of over 250,000 people. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[December 13]].''' The Battle of Nanking ends with the Japanese victorious. The Nanking Massacre that follows over the next three months ultimately causes the deaths of over 250,000 people. |
===Undated Events=== | ===Undated Events=== | ||
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*'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Pre-Crisis)|DC (Pre-Crisis)]], [[:Category:Chronology:DC (Post-Crisis)|DC (Post-Crisis)]], [[:Category:Chronology:DC (Post-Zero Hour)|DC (Post-Zero Hour)]]:''' First appearance of [[Quicksilver (DC)|Quicksilver]] (who, post-[[Zero Hour]], was an identity of [[Max Mercury]]). (''Flash Secret Files'' #1) | *'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Pre-Crisis)|DC (Pre-Crisis)]], [[:Category:Chronology:DC (Post-Crisis)|DC (Post-Crisis)]], [[:Category:Chronology:DC (Post-Zero Hour)|DC (Post-Zero Hour)]]:''' First appearance of [[Quicksilver (DC)|Quicksilver]] (who, post-[[Zero Hour]], was an identity of [[Max Mercury]]). (''Flash Secret Files'' #1) | ||
| − | {{timereal}} Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact. |
==New Fictional Works== | ==New Fictional Works== | ||
Revision as of 21:05, 1 March 2007
Contents |
Events
Dated Events
- Real World: January 3. The first science-fiction convention is held in Leeds in England.
- Back to the Future: March 26. Biff Tannen is born. (Unsourced information from Back to the Future timeline)
- Real World: April 26. The German Luftwaffe bombs Guernica, Spain at the behest of the Falangist faction in the Spanish Civil War.
- Real World: May 6. The zeppelin Hindenburg goes up in flames and is destroyed in an accident at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
- Real World: May 7. The Condor Legion Fighter Group arrives from Germany to assist Francisco Franco's faction in Spain.
- Real World: June 8. A total solar eclipse visible in the Pacific region and Peru lasts over seven minutes (the longest in over 800 years).
- Real World: July 1. The Irish Free State adopts a new constitution.
- Real World: July 2. Amelia Earhart disappears over the Pacific Ocean.
- Real World: July 7. The Marco Polo Bridge Incident (also known as the Battle of Lugou Bridge) marks the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War.
- Real World: July 28. The Irish Republican Army attempts to assassinate King George VI.
- Real World: November 9. Shanghai is captured by Japan.
- Real World: December 13. The Battle of Nanking ends with the Japanese victorious. The Nanking Massacre that follows over the next three months ultimately causes the deaths of over 250,000 people.
Undated Events
- DC (Pre-Crisis), DC (Post-Crisis), DC (Post-Zero Hour): First appearance of Quicksilver (who, post-Zero Hour, was an identity of Max Mercury). (Flash Secret Files #1)
- Real World: Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact.
New Fictional Works
Notable Books
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Notable Films
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo, Charlie Chan at the Olympics, Charlie Chan on Broadway, Dick Tracy (serial), Dr. Syn, King Solomon's Mines, Lost Horizon, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Shadow Strikes, Silver Blaze, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Topper, Zorro Rides Again (serial).
Notable Comic Books
Detective Comics #1.
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