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1,985 AD

Nintendo begins selling the NES in selected American test markets.

This question uses 1985 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The limited rollout preceded the console's nationwide United States launch the following year.

1,938 AD

Britain, France, Italy, and Germany reach the Munich Agreement over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland.

This question uses 1938 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The settlement permitted German annexation of the territory without Czechoslovak participation in the negotiations.

1,854 AD

British light cavalry charges a Russian artillery position at Balaclava.

This question uses 1854 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

A misunderstood order sent the brigade into heavy fire during the Crimean War.

1,759 AD

Voltaire publishes the satirical novella Candide.

This question uses 1759 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The story follows a young traveler whose experiences challenge the optimistic philosophy he has been taught.

1,981 AD

IBM releases its Personal Computer, model 5150.

This question uses 1981 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The machine became the basis for the widely adopted IBM-compatible personal-computer standard.