Dossier №294

2,001 AD

Wikipedia begins as an openly editable online encyclopedia.

This question uses 2001 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The project used collaborative editing to expand work that had begun with Nupedia.

1,980 AD

The World Health Organization certifies the global eradication of smallpox.

This question uses 1980 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The declaration followed international vaccination and surveillance campaigns.

1,918 AD

A British electoral reform extends parliamentary voting rights to qualifying women over thirty.

This question uses 1918 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The act also broadened the male franchise; equal voting ages for women and men came later.

1,282 AD

An uprising against Charles of Anjou's rule breaks out in Sicily.

This question uses 1282 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Beginning near Palermo, the revolt known as the Sicilian Vespers spread across the island.

632 AD

Muhammad dies in Medina shortly after his Farewell Pilgrimage.

This question uses 632 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

His death left the Muslim community to determine who would lead it next.