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2,000 AD

Expedition 1 arrives at the International Space Station as its first long-duration crew.

This question uses 2000 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The three astronauts and cosmonauts began continuous human occupation of the station.

2,002 AD

The International Criminal Court begins operating as the Rome Statute enters into force.

This question uses 2002 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The treaty created a permanent tribunal in The Hague with jurisdiction over specified international crimes.

1,906 AD

A powerful earthquake strikes San Francisco and is followed by destructive fires.

This question uses 1906 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The disaster devastated much of the city and became a major event in California's urban history.

1,204 AD

Crusaders capture and sack Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.

This question uses 1204 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

They established the Latin Empire while Byzantine successor states formed elsewhere.

1,988 AD

A ceasefire brings the Iran-Iraq War to an end.

This question uses 1988 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The two countries stopped fighting after almost eight years of war without a decisive territorial settlement.