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Jammu-Kashmir 2024 Skirmish
A territorial skirmish in the disputed Jammu-Kashmir region by India and Pakistan escalates into a full war, with implications being dire as both belligerents possess nuclear weapons, and their willingness to use them is portrayed multiple times throughout the tense conflict. China sends military aid to Pakistan, and backs their position in hopes of weakening India's influence in Asia. The USA on the other hand, backs India, as well as most Western nations, solidifying India's ties with them. -
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2024 Summer Olympics
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Armed conflict between Nile River nations
Less than a year after the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Egypt, being impacted by the damming of the river upstream, declares a full war on Ethiopia. Sudan, despite their section of the river also being impacted by the dam, sides with Ethiopia, being bribed with a portion of the hydro-electric power harvested from the dam. -
Indonesian Capital Relocation
With Indonesia's former capital, Jakarta, facing many issues like contributing to Java-centric views, earthquakes, and sinking, the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, makes an official decree to transfer the capital of Indonesia to the recently constructed city of Nusantara on the island of Borneo, a more stable city. -
Europa Clipper launches
The NASA Europa Clipper launches, sending a probe to fly to Jupiter. -
U.S. Election 2024
The controversial 2024 United States election comes to a close with incumbent Democratic candidate Joseph R. Biden winning re-election, to the ire of the Republican party. In the days leading up to Biden's official second term, reinforcement teams are placed around the capital in case of a potential riot, but Trump supporters would remain passive to the area, with only a few skirmishes in comparison to the devastating January 6, 2021 riots following the 2020 election. -
U.K. Election 2024
The 2024 United Kingdom general election is held in December. Labour leader Keir Starmer wins a plurality of the seats but not enough to win a majority. He enters a coalition with the Liberal Democrats under Ed Davey. Former Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak resigns as party leader and is replaced by Suella Braverman. -
Bougainville Independence Ratification
Papua New Guinea ratifies the independence referendum regarding Bougainville's autonomy in 2019, agreeing that Bougainville's independence will take place sometime in 2027. -
Bulgaria joins the Eurozone
Bulgaria joins the Eurozone, adopting the Euro as its currency per an announcement made in February of 2023. -
2025 Solar Maximum
The Sun reaches its Solar Maximum, or maximum state of Solar Activity, causing CMEs (Coronal Mass Ejections) that can cause significant electronic damage on Earth. Due to precautions exercised in preparation for this event, the damage would not be as severe as people theorized. -
Cable TV fading
Cable TV and other traditional modes of television are beginning to disappear in favor of Internet-based streaming. The inflexibility of scheduled programs had made them increasingly unattractive, with users shifting instead towards on-demand services providing greater choice, convenience and value for money. -
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Neuralink transforms human psyche
Being first inserted into the human brain in early 2024, Neuralink has made strides in transforming the human psyche by modifying senses like vision, hearing, smell, taste, and feel, as well as advancing memory capabilities. -
Diablo Canyon nuclear plant collapses
Shortly following the magnitude 8.0 Bakersfield earthquake, the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant 100 miles West of Bakersfield collapses from seismic damage, producing an explosion roughly 4.5 times that of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, prompting the Governor of California to put martial law into place in San Luis Obispo county, where the Diablo Canyon plant was located. -
2025 Bakersfield Earthquake
The biggest earthquake generated by the San Andreas fault occurs, named "The Big One". This earthquake, at a devastating Magnitude 8.0, is considered to be approaching the limit of earthquake magnitudes reachable by the fault. The city of Bakersfield suffers 1,800 deaths and $120 billion in reparation costs. -
Classified Iranian Nuclear Documents
Classified documents between Iran and Russia are exposed by an unknown entity that demonstrate Iran's access to nuclear weaponry, with the help of Russia. The two nations vehemently deny these leaks validity, however. -
Netherlands Antillean guilder replacement
The Caribbean guilder replaces the Netherlands Antillean guilder as the currency for Curaçao and Sint Maarten. -
Scotland Independence Referendum
In 2014, a Scottish Independence Referendum took place with 55% voting to stay in the United Kingdom. Although the independence movement was strong, it was made even stronger afted Brexit in 2020, with Scotland wanting to stay part of the European Union. 11 years later, Scotland votes for independence with a 68% vote. It is soon ratified by the United Kingdom, agreeing to Scotland's independence no earlier than 2028 and no later than 2033. -
Artemis II launch
Artemis II, the second mission of the Artemis program sends a crew of 4 in the SLS to perform an orbit around the Moon, returning humans to the Moon for the first time since 1972. This mission sends a Canadian man, African-American man, and a woman beyond Low Earth Orbit for the first in history. It had undergone three delays, mainly due to weather. -
Release of G.T.A. VI
The long-awaited addition to the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Grand Theft Auto VI, is released, following a long 12-year wait since Grand Theft Auto V's release in 2013. The game takes place in Vice City, with graphics and realism far surpassing that of its predecessor. -
Windows 10 retires
The Windows 10 operating system is retired on this day, forcing users of this OS to either update to Windows 11 or move to an alternate operating system. -
Canada Election 2025
The 2025 Canadian Federal election is held, with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is elected with a large majority. Poilievre is a social and economic libertarian, supporting issues such as same-sex marriage and soft-drug legalisation. -
BepiColombo enters Mercurian orbit
Following numerous fly-bys, the BepiColombo joint mission between ESA and JAXA arrives in orbit around Mercury, becoming the second mission to do so. -
50TB Hard Drives are mainstream
Hard drives exceeding 50 terabytes are now mainstream, with their high data density being very efficient for computing systems. -
Regulations on AI
As artificial intelligence is advancing exponentially, governments and officials begin to put regulations on the use of AI. -
Increased activity near Taiwan
The People's Republic of China begins a period of increasing activity in the Taiwan strait. USA, as well as NATO condemn this, believing this could be implying an invasion. During this crisis, U.S. President Joe Biden considers forming official diplomatic ties with the Republic of China. -
New START treaty expires
Being signed in 2010 between the United States and Russian Federation, the New START treaty entered into force in February of 2011 as a nuclear arms reduction treaty. It was set to expire in February of 2021, but a five-year extension set the expiry to February of 2026. Russia ended up suspending participation in New START in 2023, but clarified that they would still abide by the treaty's numerical limits. -
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2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are held in the cities of Milan and Cortina, Italy. -
Pope Francis passes away
Pope Francis dies, aged 89. Francis was one of the most liberal and influential Popes of recent times, although often the public had a divided opinion on him. He is succeeded in his position by his liberal ally Pietro Parolin, who assumes the papal name Paul VII. -
Karpathos meteor explodes over Greece
A small meteor about 3.4 meters in diameter explodes near the island of Karpathos in the Aegean Sea causing a small shockwave and <70 injuries. The meteor later earns the eponymous name of the Karpathos meteor. -
E.A.F. Agreement
Six nations (Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan) agree to unite into the East African Federation no earlier than 2029. While four of the six nations unite that year, South Sudan and Tanzania take until 2030 and 2032 to be fully incorporated. -
250th U.S. Independence Day
The United States celebrates its semiquincentennial. On this monumental day, 346 million people who reside in the 50 states and 5 territories look back on the history of this diverse, complex, and historic nation. -
Dubai Creek Tower completion
After beginning construction in 2016, and halting for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dubai Creek Tower is officially finished, at 877 meters tall, achieving the record for tallest man-made structure in the world. -
Hurricane Omar devastates coastal cities
Hurricane Omar began formation on August 2, and made landfall on August 6. Several cities including Galveston, TX, Port Arthur, TX, and New Orleans, LA were impacted by the hurricane. Hurricane Omar elevated to be a Category 5 hurricane, reaching peak wind speeds of 161 miles per hour. -
MMx Sample Return Mission
The MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) by JAXA launches, setting on its 5-year long mission to return a minimum of 10 grams of Phobos samples to Earth. -
Sagrada Familia construction finishes
Construction is finished on the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The cathedral had began construction in 1882 and had since become a major tourist destination. -
Alexander Lukashenko passes away
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko dies aged 72 of undisclosed causes. He is succeeded as President by his son, Viktor Lukashenko. Protests erupt over the nepotistic nature of the succession but they are violently suppressed. These events are internationally condemned. -
Voyager 2 loses power
Launched in 1977 shortly before its sister probe Voyager 1, Voyager 2 was the second probe to reach interstellar space in 2018. With a prolonged journey lasting half a century, Voyager 2's loses power around this year. -
Threats of Bioterrorism increases
As the advent of bio-engineering rises, threats of bio-terrorism using artificial diseases and pathogens rises, and several terrorist groups have already began utilizing man-made bio-weapons. -
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Determination Mission launches
The Martian Sample Return mission, named Determination, launches an orbiter in 2027 and a lander in 2028 with the objective to deliver Martian samples from the Perseverance rover in the Jezero Crater back to Earth. -
Artemis III Launch
Artemis III, the third mission of the Artemis program launches, containing a crew of four to visit the Lunar Gateway. Originally supposed to be a crewed landing, halts in development of the Starship HLS caused NASA to push a crewed landing back to Artemis IV. -
China invades Taiwan
Following up on major preparations for an invasion, China sends multiple vessels into the Taiwan strait, beginning an amphibious assault on the island and bombarding major coastal cities. The USA acts promptly, sending the US Pacific Fleet to the South China Sea. In a stalwart attempt to ensure Taiwan's protection, the USA forms official diplomatic relations with the island nation. Trade through the area is disrupted, and the conflict has a major impact on the economy. -
Indo-Pakistani conflict escalates
In the midst of World War III, Pakistan strikes the Indian Himalayas strategically with a nuclear bomb, retaining a TNT equivalent of around 8 kilotons. This causes 4,000 deaths, prompting a retaliation from India, causing another 6,000 fatalities. As the world seems to be on the brink of a nuclear holocaust, many communities urge nations to stop this engagement before it gets worse. -
Korean crisis escalates
Recently suffering major devastation from Chinese missile strikes on American embassies and bases, South Korea, being in a state of turmoil, prompted an attack from North Korea. Several missiles, some suspected to be nuclear due to elevated levels of radiation in certain regions, strike cities including Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, causing a death toll well over 60,000. This attack prompts a retaliation from the United States to paralyze North Korea before they can strike American cities. -
North Korea falls
Following the attacks on South Korea, North Korea begins to get overpowered by the US, as well as other pro-American allies. As several tactical missile strikes hit critical locations in North Korea, Kim-Jong Un dies of supposed assassination, placing a string of generals and officials in the role of Supreme Leader until North Korea falls. Most of the region is claimed by South Korea, but China claims some of the land as well. -
Nuclear war narrowly dodged
During a United Nations Assembly hearing, India, Pakistan, and other nations agree to halt all potential nuclear engagements to prevent "Total Nuclear Armageddon". While World War III is still raging on, the potential for it to wipe out humanity decreases, much to the relief of the public. -
World War III spills into Europe
In a movement to demonstrate their influence, Russia begins an invasion of the Baltics concurrently with their Ukrainian invasion. This is met with a resistance from NATO, which causes mass bilateral casualties. -
Pioneer 11 crosses the heliopause
Pioneer 11 becomes the third probe to travel beyond the heliopause, or the boundary for interstellar space following Voyager 1 in 2012 and Voyager 2 in 2018. -
Elvis Presley's autopsy report goes public
Elvis Presley was one of the 20th century's most iconic singers, often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", or simply "the King". Passing away in August of 1977, the full autopsy report is finally made public exactly half a century after Presley's death. -
Bougainville gains independence
Eight years following the non-binding independence referendum in 2019 regarding Bougainville's autonomy from Papua New Guinea (which voted overwhelmingly for independence) and ratification by Papua New Guinea in 2024, Bougainville gains independence and becomes a U.N. member shortly afterward. -
PS6 Release
7 years after the release of the Play Station 5 in 2020, the Play Station 6 is released as the newest generation game console, being capable to run way faster than its predecessors. -
Voyager 1 loses power
Launching in 1977, Voyager 1 was the first man-made object to reach interstellar space, and made many ground-breaking observations throughout its 51 year journey. In 2028, Voyager 1's RTG (Radio-isotope Thermoelectric Generator) loses power, along with the ability to operate scientific instruments. -
Afriq currency is mainstream
The majority of Africa unites under a single currency. Members of the African Union, aside from Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso, all adapt the Afriq as their currency making international trade easier across the continent. -
Dragonfly launch
The Dragonfly quadcopter drone mission launches, set to be the second probe to land on Titan since the Huygens probe. -
Lockheed Martin SR-72 enters service
The newest generation crewed hypersonic jet enters service, capable of exceeding speeds of Mach 5. -
U.K. Election 2028
The 2028 United Kingdom general election is held in June. Keir Starmer is re-elected as Prime Minister, with his Labour Party defeating the Conservative opposition of Suella Braverman to claim an outright majority. It is the first time since 2005 that the Labour Party has won a majority in a general election. -
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2028 Summer Olympics
The 2028 Summer Olympics are held in Los Angeles, United States. -
Artemis IV launch
Following the pushback of a crewed lunar landing from Artemis III, Artemis IV launches with a crew of 4 with a main objective of installing a new module on the Lunar Gateway and performing a crewed landing for the first time since 1972. This mission proved to be successful, landing the first person of color, as well as a woman on the lunar South Pole. -
U.S. Election 2028
In the 2028 election, former vice president and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris beats Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. -
Kamala Harris inaugurated
Following the 2028 election, Kamala Harris takes office as the 47th president and the first female president, a milestone for the United States. Having formerly served under Joe Biden as vice president, Kamala Harris was prompt to seek presidency in 2028. -
99942 Apophis flies by Earth
The asteroid 99942 Apophis passes 31,000 kilometers by Earth in an event widely observed by astronomers. When it was discovered in 2004, Apophis was identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth. But that impact assessment changed after astronomers tracked Apophis, and its orbit became better determined. -
E.A.F. Unification
The nations of Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda unite into the East African Federation per an agreement in 2026. Although Tanzania and South Sudan agreed to join the federation, internal political situations keep the two from doing so. -
Launch of DAVINCI
The DAVINCI mission, or the Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging mission launches, set to survey Venus' atmosphere in conjunction with the VERITAS orbiter mission. -
Oblisco Capitale begins construction
In Egypt's New Administrative Capital, the Oblisco Capitale, aimed to be at least 1 kilometer tall, begins construction, with officials envisioning its completion by 2034, much to the criticism of the public, believing the project is too ambitious. -
Psyche makes orbital insertion
NASA's Psyche mission, launched in October of 2023, enters orbit around the large metallic asteroid 16 Psyche, less than 6 years after launch. -
Former president Jimmy Carter dies
Born in October of 1924, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, dies at 105 years old. Jimmy Carter was the only former U.S. president to surpass 100 years of age, and lived 49 years after leaving office. -
Donald Trump passes away
Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States passes away from a cardiac arrest, aged 83. He was a very controversial president who caused a lot of internal division in the United States. -
South Sudan's E.A.F. Incorporation
Following an agreement ratified in 2026, South Sudan is incorporated into the East African Federation in the year following four of the other nation's unification. -
Belarus annexed by Russia
Russia officially annexes Belarus, a country on the verge of civil war. The Lukashenko family is allowed to stay in Minsk and still hold great influence over regional affairs. Absorption into Russia is actually met positively, with the two countries sharing a lot of culture and history. -
Vladimir Putin passes away
Russian President Vladimir Putin dies suddenly aged 78. Putin was suspected to have been suffering from Parkinson’s disease. A controversial figure whose grip on power had begun to falter in recent years, his death leaves a vacancy at the top of Russian politics which was eventually filled by Mikhail Mishustin. -
Artemis V launch
Artemis V launches, sending four astronauts to the Lunar Gateway Space Station. The mission delivers the European Space Agency's ESPRIT refueling and communications module and a Canadian-built robotic arm system for the Gateway. The mission also delivers NASA's LTV, or Lunar Terrain Vehicle. -
6G goes mainstream
Being the successor to the 5G network, 6G is rolled out to most internet providers, offering a speed of 1 Terabit per second, 50x faster than that of 5G. -
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer reaches Jupiter
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or JUICE, was launched by the European Space Agency in April of 2023. In 2031, it reached the Jovian system and began surveys of the moons Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto. -
The I.S.S. de-orbits
The I.S.S., after several extensions of operation including its 7 month extension from January to August of 2031, finally de-orbits, directing any fragments into Point Nemo, ending its 33-year lifespan. The legacy of the I.S.S. lives on in several space endeavours carried out following its retirement. -
Ocean Floor 100% mapped
By September of 2031, projects utilizing automated trans-oceanic vessels contribute massively to the mapping of most of the ocean floor. On this day, most federal organizations consider the ocean floor to be completely mapped (or >99.8% mapped as some put it) -
Artemis VI launch
Artemis VI launches, delivering an airlock module to the Lunar Gateway and landing another four astronauts on the Moon, utilizing the LTV, and taking further steps towards the construction of Artemis Base Camp, which is soon to become an outpost with power plants and research stations, along with a permanent human population by 2045. -
Joe Biden passes away
Joseph R. Biden, 46th president of the United States and oldest president to take office dies, aged 88. His presidency was controversial during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions that his adversary, Donald Trump, caused. -
2032 Transgender Rights protests
A transgender teenager in Florida commits suicide due to excessive bullying from her classmates, resulting in a major outcry and an increase in sympathy for transgender Americans. Several similar incidents follow, resulting in major protests demanding increased awareness of transgender issues. President Harris' response to these protests were awkward and stinted, and were seen as ambiguous by the public. -
Tanzania's E.A.F. Incorporation
Tanzania becomes the 6th and final initial incorporation of the East African Federation, six years after an agreement ratified to unite the nations of South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. -
Scotland gains independence
Following the 2025 independence referendum, the United Kingdom recognizes Scotland's independence on this day, as well as their admittance into the United Nations. Scotland joins the European Union shortly after. -
U.S. Election 2032
A presidential rematch takes place in 2032, retaining the same major candidates as 2028. This tine, the roles are reversed as Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wins the election, beating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. -
Determination returns to Earth
With the Martian samples secured, the Determination returns to Earth with the first ever samples from another planet, helping scientists understand the properties and composition of Mars up close. -
Vivek Ramaswamy inaugurated
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is inaugurated, being the 5th youngest president to take office at 47 years old, and is the 3rd president to be part of an ethnic minority. -
Artemis VII launch
Artemis VII, the seventh mission of the Artemis program, delivers JAXA's HMP (Habitable Mobility Platform) to the Moon. -
Sudan adopts the Afriq
Sudan officially adopts the Afriq as its currency. The move helps to de-escalate tensions with their neighbors Egypt and Ethiopia and results in increased investment opportunities. -
Artemis VIII launch
While missions up to Artemis 11 have been proposed, NASA finally decides that Artemis IX will be the last Artemis mission, making Artemis VIII the penultimate launch. The Artemis VIII delivers the Lunar Surface Habitat, prompting longer stays on the Moon, and also delivers Surface Logistics. -
EU bans sale of diesel and petrol cars
The European parliament voted to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars, which went into effect in 2035. -
USA refocuses funding
Now having been devastated by the Third World War, the USA faces a national outcry for a relocation of funding. As funds towards military organizations exceed 1 trillion, the Ramaswamy administration is more or less forced by the public to decrease it, and focus it on other imperatives. While both the Harris and Ramaswamy administrations had went through a relocation of funding, none was as substantial as the one 2036 faced, arguably changing the USA for the better. -
AI is integrated into most utilities
By now, most mundane household objects like coffee makers and toothbrushes have AI installed into them, to collect data and be more convenient for humans. -
AI is used to dictate military operations
Being utilized in the later stages of World War III and being used on military protocols, AI is directed to play out virtual scenarios of operations and dictate the best strategies. -
Australia becomes a republic
Australia votes to become a republic by a margin of 54/45 in favor of the monarchy’s abolition. Prince William and Princess Catherine attend a handover ceremony in Canberra with Collins and the Governor-General Simone Wilkie (who afterwards becomes the country’s first President). -
World War III ends
An increasingly frail-looking Chinese president Xi Jinping agrees to end the global conflict in an armistice, along with U.S. president Vivek Ramaswamy and several other belligerents, bringing an end to World War III. -
Artemis IX launch
Artemis IX is the penultimate mission of the Artemis program, delivering the first two commercial crewmates to the Moon, along with two others who were slated to stay for a 70-day visit, and beyond the Artemis program, Artemis Base Camp would acquire a semi-permanent human presence for its early years, but with the Lunar Gateway finished and the Base Camp increasingly becoming self-sustaining, the need for a specialized program is no more. -
Oblisco Capitale is completed
The Oblisco Capitale in Egypt is completed, at 1,003 meters tall, becoming the tallest man-made structure in the world, beating the Dubai Creek Tower. Although the skyscraper was completed 2 years after envisioned, the project was deemed successful by officials. -
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Martian Cargo mission (Ares I)
SpaceX launches five uncrewed starships to Mars, containing supplies and resources that will help future crewed Mars missions. -
3rd edition of Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary publishes its third, revised edition. -
King Charles III passes away
King Charles III, king of the United Kingdom passes away aged 88. Charles was the oldest King to assume the throne in British history but maintained high levels of respect throughout his reign, outperforming expectations. He is succeeded to the throne by his eldest son, King William V. -
Elon Musk passes away
Former richest person, businessman, and entrepreneur Elon Musk dies aged 66 after a short battle against cancer. Musk’s multiple ventures and businesses were all revolutionary and Musk had become one of the most influential figures of his era. He was known for helping put humans on Mars and propelling electric vehicles into the mainstream. -
Xi Jinping passes away
Xi Jinping, the President of the People’s Republic of China, dies aged 84. Xi had been paramount leader of the country since 2013. His death leaves the Chinese Communist Party weakened without their iconic leader. He is succeeded by a string of old party officials who only last a couple of years as President before dying of old age. -
Burkina Faso adopts the Afriq
Burkina Faso officially adopts the Afriq as its currency. The small country had previously been sanctioned and suspended from the African Union. Nigeria and South Africa are the only African countries not have the Afriq as the official currency. -
32-bit computer systems fail to work
On this day at 3:14:08 AM, UTC, the Unix Time has reached a count of 2,147,483,648, or 2^31 seconds since the Unix Epoch (January 1, 1970). This number constitutes the maximum signed integer on 32-bit systems. By now, 32-bit computer systems are rarely in use, but the ones that are, loop over to the date December 13, 1901. Most people dub this Y2K38, or the Epochalypse. -
Traveler 1 probe launch
The Traveler I probe is launched, being sent at speeds exceeding 500,000 mph with the help of fusion engines and solar sails. Being set to study several dwarf planets up close and afar, it becomes a new step in mapping out distant worlds. It quickly overtakes the distances of the Pioneer probes, and is set to reach the heliopause before 2065. -
Puerto Rico becomes the 51st state
After retaining lots of autonomy and state privileges, the Caribbean island Puerto Rico, previously under US jurisdiction as a unincorporated territory becomes a full state. -
Northern Ireland votes to unite with Ireland
After increased movements for unification, the United Kingdom holds an official referendum for Northern Ireland, with the option to stay in the U.K. or unite with Ireland (or "I don't know/don't care"). By a margin of 51/43/6, Northern Ireland successfully votes to unite with the Republic of Ireland. A few months after, the referendum is ratified and Northern Ireland joins Ireland. -
The C.C.P. Collapses
Only two years after Xi Jinping's death, following several ascensions to power, the People's Republic of China erupts in civil war, overthrowing the Chinese Communist Party and placing a new government in place, the Chinese Union State. While taking a more semi-democratic presentation, it is still staunchly anti-Western. With one of the USA's main adversaries gone, American hegemony rises. -
Biotechnology prompts economic growth
The US economy booms due to a rise in biotechnology. Examples of contributors to the biotech boom include personalized medicine that’s tailored to an individual's genetic makeup, more rapid vaccine development, disease and pest resistant crops, and the development of biodegradable plastic that can be mass produced. The biotech boom raises the average standard of living for the average American. By the mid-2040s, the United States approaches a national debt of $0. -
Microscopic life found in several Solar System objects
After several missions to their respective places across the Solar System, microbes are found in places like Europa, Enceladus, Titan, and even Mars. While these places are not capable enough to support intelligent life, it still shows life can exist on other places. -
AI is plagued by bias
Being meant to shine a non-biased, neutral view on topics, the code and data that makes AI's foundation is still socio-economically biased and still leans in ways that could be detrimental. Programmers try to work out this "bug", as the issue has become more prominent. -
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Martian crewed mission (Ares II)
The first crewed mission to Mars launches in a joint mission between NASA and SpaceX, and funded by other space agencies. The mission contains a crew of 4, but the mission will not land on Mars. The mission will simply orbit the Red Planet and survey both moons of Mars, but a crewed landing will come after this mission. -
World population reaches nine billion
Following an increase of time between "billion milestones", the world population finally reaches 9,000,000,000, demonstrating a slowing down of the worlds population growth. -
South Africa adopts the Afriq
South Africa adopts the Afriq as its currency. The nation had seen an economic decline and had become reliant on its African neighbors. After adopting the Afriq, South Africa’s economy begins a fast recovery. -
Green Economy Act passed
The US Congress passes the Green Economy Act, better known as the Green New Deal. The Act binds the US to net zero non-renewable energy production by 2050, better access to public transport, and requires all cars to be either electric or hybrid. This act is symbolically passed on Earth Day, 2043. -
New Horizons crosses the heliopause
Being the fourth probe to reach interstellar space, New Horizons is the most recently launched mission to cross the heliopause following its launch in 2006 and exploration of Pluto in 2016. -
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Martian Crewed Landing mission (Ares III)
The successor to the previous 2 Ares missions, Ares III, will be the first one to land people on Mars. Containing a crew of six and fixing previous issues on preceding missions, the mission is seen as a huge success and on February 27, 2045, Tom Warner, born in Indianapolis in 2008, takes the first step on another planet, a groundbreaking milestone that resonates in history forever. -
Artemis is officially established
On the 75-year anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon, a permanent lunar presence is established from July 20, 2044 and onwards. From here, the camp is turned into more of a multinational city, where commercial citizens can come and go, solidifying the first step to commercialized space flight. -
New Zealand undergoes several national changes
New Zealand votes to both abolish the monarchy and rename to Aotearoa in a two part referendum. In the first part, New Zealanders voted to remove King William as head of state by a margin of 59/40, and in the second part, the primary and international name of the country was changed with 52/47 approval. Although the names Aotearoa and New Zealand are both still used, Aotearoa is will now be the one that is more common and used on the international stage. -
Hong Kong becomes independent
Hong Kong refuses to renew the “one country, two systems” with China. Taking a wildly different view from decades prior regarding independence from China, the newly independent city-state aligns with the United States, Japan and South Korea and participates in military drills with those countries. The UN guarantees Hong Kong’s independence, although a weakened China is in no position to object to it. The country goes on to become a major economic hub. -
Macao gains independence
Macao does not renew its “one country, two systems” policy with China. Having faced the same societal opinion switch that Hong Kong did, the city-state declares independence and is recognised by the United Nations. The country goes on to be known for its booming economy and relaxed gambling laws. -
AGI is invented
By the end of the 2040s, Artificial General Intelligence is made from a network of automated quantum computers, being able to see and understand the world, and can set its own tasks, the closest thing to an individual human so far. -
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Development of Mars Base Alpha
During the final stages of the Ares program, the Mars Base Alpha was being developed, but by the programs end, it was still not self-sustaining. With funding from other corporations and nations, NASA, ESA, JAXA, and SpaceX transformed Mars Base Alpha into a more self-reliable Mars community. By the end of the 2050s, Mars Base Alpha was on the dawn of becoming the first interplanetary city. By May 23, 2061 and onward, Mars had a permanent human population. -
Artemis becomes the first official Lunar city
As more permanent citizens are seeking residence in Artemis, the city is divided into districts, named after Apollo crewmates. There are six initial districts; Armstrong, Aldrin, Conrad, Bean, Shepard, and Mitchell. Residential areas are now being focused on, and several corporations and countries are investing in this city, along with expansions, and new districts in the future. -
Pioneer 10 crosses the heliopause
Pioneer 10, the first launched and last probe to reach interstellar space, also takes the record for longest time to cross the heliopause. Being launched in 1972, it took 85 years to reach the heliopause compared to Voyager 1 which took exactly 50 years shorter, entering interstellar space 35 years after launch.