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1,986 AD

Reports expose the Reagan administration's secret arms dealings with Iran.

This question uses 1986 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Investigators also examined the diversion of proceeds to Nicaragua's Contra rebels.

1,960 AD

Four Black students begin a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro.

This question uses 1960 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Their protest helped spread a movement against racial segregation in public accommodations.

1,936 AD

Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games.

This question uses 1936 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

His victories made him one of the defining athletes of an Olympics staged under Nazi rule.

1,701 AD

War begins between European powers over the succession to Spain's throne.

This question uses 1701 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The dispute followed Charles II's death without a direct heir and drew rival Bourbon and Habsburg claims into conflict.

31 BC

Octavian's fleet defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium.

This question uses 31 BC as its sourced chronological anchor.

Marcus Agrippa directed the naval fighting that helped decide the final struggle of the Roman Republic.