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1,980 AD

The Empire Strikes Back is released in cinemas as the second Star Wars film.

This question uses 1980 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Irvin Kershner directed the sequel, which expanded the conflict between the Rebels and the Galactic Empire.

1,954 AD

Televised Army-McCarthy hearings examine accusations between the US Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy.

This question uses 1954 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The Senate proceedings brought the conflict to a national television audience.

1,916 AD

The Allies finish evacuating Gallipoli after their failed campaign against the Ottoman Empire.

This question uses 1916 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The withdrawal ended an attempt to force access through the Turkish straits and threaten Constantinople.

1,848 AD

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish The Communist Manifesto.

This question uses 1848 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Commissioned by the Communist League, the pamphlet appeared in London in German.

712 AD

Li Longji takes the Tang throne as Emperor Xuanzong.

This question uses 712 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

His reign began a long period of rule later associated with both cultural achievement and political crisis.