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1,984 AD

Band Aid records the charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?

This question uses 1984 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized the project to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.

1,964 AD

The Palestine Liberation Organization is established at a Palestinian National Council meeting.

This question uses 1964 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The founding council met in Jerusalem following an Arab League initiative to organize Palestinian political representation.

1,871 AD

Wilhelm I is proclaimed German emperor at Versailles.

This question uses 1871 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The ceremony symbolized the unification of German states under Prussian leadership.

1,520 AD

The Mexica ruler Moctezuma II dies during the Spanish occupation of Tenochtitlan.

This question uses 1520 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Accounts disagree over the circumstances of his death, which occurred before the city's final conquest.

399 BC

An Athenian jury condemns Socrates after trying him for impiety and corrupting the young.

This question uses 399 BC as its sourced chronological anchor.

The philosopher's conviction and death became central subjects in the writings of his followers.