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| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[January 12]].''' The Palestinian Liberation Organization is admitted by the United Nations Security Council. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[January 12]].''' The Palestinian Liberation Organization is admitted by the United Nations Security Council. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[March 24]].''' Isabel Peron deposed as president of Argentina. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[March 24]].''' Isabel Peron deposed as president of Argentina. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[April 1]].''' Apple Computer Company formed. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[April 1]].''' Apple Computer Company formed. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[June 16]].''' Soweto Riots in South Africa. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[June 16]].''' Soweto Riots in South Africa. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 2]].''' North and South Vietnam unite as a communist nation. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[July 2]].''' North and South Vietnam unite as a communist nation. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 3]].''' The U.S. Supreme Court deems the death penalty not "cruel and unusual punishment" in ''Gregg v. Georgia''. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[July 3]].''' The U.S. Supreme Court deems the death penalty not "cruel and unusual punishment" in ''Gregg v. Georgia''. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 20]].''' ''Viking 1'' probe lands on Mars. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[July 20]].''' ''Viking 1'' probe lands on Mars. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 29]].''' "Son of Sam" begins his series of attacks in New York City. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[July 29]].''' "Son of Sam" begins his series of attacks in New York City. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[July 31]].''' A photograph taken by ''Viking 1'', displaying a land formation resembling a human face, is released by NASA. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[July 31]].''' A photograph taken by ''Viking 1'', displaying a land formation resembling a human face, is released by NASA. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[September 3]].''' ''Viking 2'' lands on Mars. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[September 3]].''' ''Viking 2'' lands on Mars. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[September 17]].''' The space shuttle ''Enterprise'' debuts. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[September 17]].''' The space shuttle ''Enterprise'' debuts. |
| − | *'''{{timereal}}:''' '''[[November 2]].''' Jimmy Carter elected President of the United States. | + | *'''{{timereal}}''':''' '''[[November 2]].''' Jimmy Carter elected President of the United States. |
===Undated Events=== | ===Undated Events=== | ||
Revision as of 22:19, 1 March 2007
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Events
Dated Events
- Real World: January 12. The Palestinian Liberation Organization is admitted by the United Nations Security Council.
- Real World: March 24. Isabel Peron deposed as president of Argentina.
- Real World: April 1. Apple Computer Company formed.
- Real World: June 16. Soweto Riots in South Africa.
- Real World: July 2. North and South Vietnam unite as a communist nation.
- Real World: July 3. The U.S. Supreme Court deems the death penalty not "cruel and unusual punishment" in Gregg v. Georgia.
- Real World: July 20. Viking 1 probe lands on Mars.
- Real World: July 29. "Son of Sam" begins his series of attacks in New York City.
- Real World: July 31. A photograph taken by Viking 1, displaying a land formation resembling a human face, is released by NASA.
- Real World: September 3. Viking 2 lands on Mars.
- Real World: September 17. The space shuttle Enterprise debuts.
- Real World: November 2. Jimmy Carter elected President of the United States.
Undated Events
- Cthulhu Mythos: The Wilmarth Foundation explores a section of R'lyeh. (The Transition of Titus Crow by Brian Lumley)
- It's Walky: Dargon Chesterfield and company arrive in London from an alternate Earth, escaping from their version of the Wanderer. Their home universe is condemned to destruction when Dargon keeps the Power Booster Rod. Dargon begins to set up his organization in England. (It's Walky! (February 1, 2004 - February 8, 2004))
- Planet of the Apes (Films): All information concerning the two lost spaceships and the secrets of the future as revealed by Cornelius and Zira was locked away under heavy top-secret security clearance. Few are allowed access to it. At this time, Armando gives Milo the name of "Caesar". (Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes)
- Tick (Animated): The Terror (still holding a grudge against Teddy Roosevelt after his defeat in 1903) tries to punch out Mt. Rushmore. ("The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account")
Births
Deaths
New Fictional Works
Notable Books
Inferno by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, The Dark Side of the Sun by Terry Pratchett.
Notable Films
At the Earth's Core, A Boy and His Dog, Burnt Offerings, Carrie, Deadly Harvest, Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (TV movie), Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde, Eaten Alive, Embryo, Food of the Gods, Futureworld, Grizzly, Infra-Man, King Kong, King Solomon's Treasure, Land of the Minotaur, Logan's Run, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Omen, Robin and Marian, The Savage Bees, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, The Shaggy D.A., Squirm, Swashbuckler, The Tenant, To the Devil, A Daughter, Track of the Moon Beast.
Notable Comic Books
Superman vs. Spider-Man.
Notable Television Series
- Beginning: Ark II, The Bionic Woman, The New Avengers, The Story of David (miniseries), Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle, Wonder Woman.
- Continuing: Doctor Who (Season 14), Land of the Lost (Season 3), The Six Million Dollar Man (Season 3), Space: 1999 (Season 2), Survivors (Season 2), The Tomorrow People (Season 4).
- Ending: The Invisible Man, Return to the Planet of the Apes.
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