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| − | {{timereal}} '''[[:Category:January|January]].''' The kit-based Altair 8800 is released, sparking the microcomputer revolution. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[:Category:January|January]].''' The kit-based Altair 8800 is released, sparking the microcomputer revolution. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[April 17]].''' Pol Pot establishes the so-called Democratic Republic of Kampuchea in Cambodia. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[April 17]].''' Pol Pot establishes the so-called Democratic Republic of Kampuchea in Cambodia. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[April 30]].''' South Vietnamese forces surrender to the North. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[April 30]].''' South Vietnamese forces surrender to the North. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[May 28]].''' The Treaty of Lagos is signed, creating the Economic Community of West African States. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[May 28]].''' The Treaty of Lagos is signed, creating the Economic Community of West African States. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[July 31]].''' Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa disappears. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 31]].''' Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa disappears. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[August 20]].''' NASA launches the Viking I probe towards Mars. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[August 20]].''' NASA launches the Viking I probe towards Mars. |
*'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Generations)|DC (Generations)]]:''' '''[[:Category:September|September]].''' The [[Joker]] begins having hallucinations on [[Rock Island]]; he is moved to [[Arkham Asylum]]. (''Superman & Batman: Generations II'') | *'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Generations)|DC (Generations)]]:''' '''[[:Category:September|September]].''' The [[Joker]] begins having hallucinations on [[Rock Island]]; he is moved to [[Arkham Asylum]]. (''Superman & Batman: Generations II'') | ||
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[September 5]].''' U.S. President Gerald Ford survives one assassination attempt. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[September 5]].''' U.S. President Gerald Ford survives one assassination attempt. |
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[September 22]].''' U.S. President Gerald Ford survives another assassination attempt. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[September 22]].''' U.S. President Gerald Ford survives another assassination attempt. |
*'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Generations)|DC (Generations)]]:''' '''[[September 24]].''' [[Batman (Generations)|Batman III]] (Bruce Wayne, Jr.) and [[Supergirl (Generations)|Supergirl]] are called in to investigate the Joker's state, and call on [[Doctor Occult]] and [[Deadman]] to help; they discover that the second Batman (Dick Grayson)'s vengeful [[Ghost|ghost]] is haunting him, and [[Pennyworth, Alfred|Alfred]]'s spirit helps him pass on, moving to the afterlife himself. The strain causes the Joker to die several hours later. [[Green Lantern (Generations)|Hal Jordan]] decides to retire as a test pilot and run for Congress. (''Superman & Batman: Generations II'') | *'''[[:Category:Chronology:DC (Generations)|DC (Generations)]]:''' '''[[September 24]].''' [[Batman (Generations)|Batman III]] (Bruce Wayne, Jr.) and [[Supergirl (Generations)|Supergirl]] are called in to investigate the Joker's state, and call on [[Doctor Occult]] and [[Deadman]] to help; they discover that the second Batman (Dick Grayson)'s vengeful [[Ghost|ghost]] is haunting him, and [[Pennyworth, Alfred|Alfred]]'s spirit helps him pass on, moving to the afterlife himself. The strain causes the Joker to die several hours later. [[Green Lantern (Generations)|Hal Jordan]] decides to retire as a test pilot and run for Congress. (''Superman & Batman: Generations II'') | ||
| − | {{timereal}} '''[[October 30]].''' Juan Carlos becomes king of Spain after the death of dictator Francisco Franco. | + | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[October 30]].''' Juan Carlos becomes king of Spain after the death of dictator Francisco Franco. |
===Undated Events=== | ===Undated Events=== | ||
Revision as of 22:11, 1 March 2007
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Events
Dated Events
- Real World: January. The kit-based Altair 8800 is released, sparking the microcomputer revolution.
- Real World: April 17. Pol Pot establishes the so-called Democratic Republic of Kampuchea in Cambodia.
- Real World: April 30. South Vietnamese forces surrender to the North.
- Real World: May 28. The Treaty of Lagos is signed, creating the Economic Community of West African States.
- Real World: July 31. Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa disappears.
- Real World: August 20. NASA launches the Viking I probe towards Mars.
- DC (Generations): September. The Joker begins having hallucinations on Rock Island; he is moved to Arkham Asylum. (Superman & Batman: Generations II)
- Real World: September 5. U.S. President Gerald Ford survives one assassination attempt.
- Real World: September 22. U.S. President Gerald Ford survives another assassination attempt.
- DC (Generations): September 24. Batman III (Bruce Wayne, Jr.) and Supergirl are called in to investigate the Joker's state, and call on Doctor Occult and Deadman to help; they discover that the second Batman (Dick Grayson)'s vengeful ghost is haunting him, and Alfred's spirit helps him pass on, moving to the afterlife himself. The strain causes the Joker to die several hours later. Hal Jordan decides to retire as a test pilot and run for Congress. (Superman & Batman: Generations II)
- Real World: October 30. Juan Carlos becomes king of Spain after the death of dictator Francisco Franco.
Undated Events
- Gargoyles, Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles: David Xanatos receives a 10th-century coin worth $20,000, the start of his fortune. ("Vows")
- Gargoyles, Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles: Beth Maza and Maggie Reed are born. (Ask Greg)
- It's Walky: Ruth Lesse is born. In Dargon Chesterton's timeline, Penelope Worthington is born. (It's Walky! - The Cast)
- Kill Bill: Hattori Hanzo swears an oath to God that he will never again create a sword. (28 years before Kill Bill Vol. 1)
- Mad Max: Estimated date of Max Rockatansky's birth. (Conjecture from Mad Max Chronology)
New Fictional Works
Notable Books
Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany, 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King.
Notable Films
Rollerball, Jaws, Escape to Witch Mountain.
Notable Comic Books
Giant Size X-Men #1 (reinvention of X-Men).
Notable Television Series
- Beginning: The Invisible Man, Return to the Planet of the Apes, Space: 1999, Survivors.
- Continuing: Doctor Who (Season 13), Land of the Lost (Season 2), The Six Million Dollar Man (Season 2), The Tomorrow People (Season 3).
- Ending: Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (animated series), Valley of the Dinosaurs.
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