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1,966 AD

England defeats West Germany in the World Cup final at Wembley.

This question uses 1966 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The hosts won four goals to two after extra time.

1,945 AD

Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet at the Yalta Conference.

This question uses 1945 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The leaders discussed the defeat of Germany and the political organization of postwar Europe.

1,823 AD

President James Monroe warns European powers against further colonization in the Americas.

This question uses 1823 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The statement in his annual message to Congress later became known as the Monroe Doctrine.

1,170 AD

Four knights kill Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.

This question uses 1170 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The murder followed Becket's prolonged conflict with Henry II over church and royal authority.

122 AD

Construction begins on Hadrian's Wall across northern Roman Britain.

This question uses 122 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The fortified frontier ran between the Tyne and the Solway and included gates, towers and military installations.