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2,010 AD

An explosion destroys the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig's operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

This question uses 2010 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The disaster killed eleven workers and led to a prolonged offshore oil spill.

1,961 AD

John F. Kennedy takes the presidential oath at the United States Capitol.

This question uses 1961 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

His inauguration began his presidency and Lyndon B. Johnson's term as vice president.

1,860 AD

Garibaldi's Expedition of the Thousand lands in Sicily and campaigns against the Bourbon monarchy.

This question uses 1860 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Volunteers helped bring the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies into the movement for Italian unification.

1,599 AD

The Globe Theatre opens on the south bank of London's River Thames.

This question uses 1599 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The playhouse belonged to the acting company associated with William Shakespeare and used timber from an older theatre.

1,920 AD

National Prohibition takes effect in the United States.

This question uses 1920 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Federal restrictions targeted the manufacture, sale and transport of intoxicating liquor rather than simply banning all drinking.