1970
Americas
United
States
The state of Dakota splits, due to disagreements between the north
and south on how to apportion funds between the regions.
Central
America
In Panama, the percentage of native speakers of Darien Norse drops
below 0.75 percent.
Africa
The Egyptian rebels gain control of more land.
Europe
The Netherlands joins the EEC. Trade with the block had been
increasing over the past decade, so it was to their advantage to
join.
Asia
The Second War of Russian Expansion continues.
The Chinese continue to defeat the Tibetan separatists.
Oceania
Australia
The Dismissal Occurs, after the Labor Government under Gough Whitlam
is unable to secure supply. An election is called, and The Coalition
wins office. Labor accuses the United States of somehow causing the
Dismissal...
The population of Armidale reaches 17400.
The population of Dubbo reaches 27000. The LH Ford Bridge opens but
immediately shows structural issues.[1]
The last native speaker of Victorian Gaelic dies in the city of
Ballarat.
Space
Apollo 13 is rescued after an explosion occurs while the mission is
en-route to the Moon. It is a very near thing.
Apollo 14 is more successful.
[1] In the form of a 'Dip' over the river, which is currently being
repaired.
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