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Oh shit....

Here are the major events that occurred in the years when January 1st fell on a Wednesday:

2014

• Annexation of Crimea: Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, leading to international sanctions and political tensions.
• Ebola Outbreak: The West African Ebola outbreak led to thousands of deaths and a global health emergency.
• Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: The disappearance of Flight MH370 sparked a massive international search and remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.
• Ice Bucket Challenge: The viral social media campaign raised millions of dollars for ALS research.

2008

• Global Financial Crisis: A severe worldwide economic crisis began, with major financial institutions collapsing.
• Barack Obama's Election: Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American president.
• Beijing Olympics: China hosted the Summer Olympics, with spectacular opening ceremonies and dominant performances by athletes like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt.

1997

• Death of Princess Diana: Princess Diana of Wales tragically died in a car crash in Paris, sparking an outpouring of grief worldwide.
• Handover of Hong Kong: Hong Kong was returned to China from British rule after 156 years, marking the end of British colonial influence in the region.
• The Creation of the Euro: The European Union introduced the Euro as a currency in 11 countries.

1991

• Collapse of the Soviet Union: The Soviet Union officially dissolved, ending the Cold War and leading to the formation of 15 independent republics.
• Gulf War: The U.S.-led coalition forces liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, which had begun in 1990.
• The Release of Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, eventually leading to the end of apartheid in South Africa.

1980

• Solidarity Movement in Poland: The trade union "Solidarity" was founded, challenging Communist rule in Poland and beginning a chain of events that would lead to the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe.
• Mount St. Helens Eruption: The volcanic eruption in Washington State caused significant destruction and loss of life.
• U.S. Boycotts Moscow Olympics: In response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the U.S. and several other nations boycotted the Summer Olympics in Moscow.

1974

• Watergate Scandal: The Watergate scandal forced President Richard Nixon to resign from office after being implicated in the break-in and cover-up at the Democratic National Committee.
• The Oil Crisis: The OPEC oil embargo led to fuel shortages and soaring gas prices worldwide.
• End of the Vietnam War: The U.S. officially withdrew from Vietnam, although the conflict would continue until 1975.

1963

• Assassination of President Kennedy: U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
• March on Washington: Over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.
• The Great Train Robbery in the UK: A group of robbers stole £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train, one of the most famous heists in British history.

1957

• Launch of Sputnik 1: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, marking the beginning of the Space Race.
• The Little Rock Nine: The integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, became a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.
• The Suez Crisis Aftermath: The British and French forces withdrew from Egypt after international pressure, highlighting the decline of colonial powers.

1946

• Formation of the United Nations: The UN was officially founded as an international organization aimed at fostering peace and cooperation after WWII.
• Post-WWII Reconstruction: Europe and Japan were in the midst of rebuilding after World War II, with the U.S. implementing the Marshall Plan in Europe.
• Indian Independence: India was in the early stages of post-colonial adjustment after gaining independence in 1947.

1940

• World War II: Major battles in Europe, including the Battle of Britain, which saw the Royal Air Force defend against German air attacks.
• German Invasion of France: Nazi Germany invaded France, leading to its quick fall and occupation.
• Finland-Soviet Union Winter War: Finland fought against the Soviet Union in a conflict that ended in a peace treaty, although Finland lost territory.

1929

• The Great Depression: The U.S. stock market crash in October 1929 triggered the Great Depression, a global economic downturn.
• St. Valentine's Day Massacre: A violent gangland killing in Chicago that became one of the most infamous events in American mob history.
• The Rise of Fascism in Europe: Benito Mussolini's Fascist government continued to rise in Italy during this time.

1923

• Founding of the Republic of Turkey: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk formally established the Republic of Turkey, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire.
• Teapot Dome Scandal: A major political scandal in the U.S. involving the secret leasing of federal oil reserves.
• The Ruhr Crisis: French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr Valley in Germany due to unpaid reparations from World War I, leading to significant political and economic turmoil.

1912

• Titanic Sinks: The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew members.
• The Balkan Wars: Conflicts between Balkan states that resulted in territorial changes in Southeast Europe.
• The Mexican Revolution: A major armed struggle in Mexico that began in 1910, but saw key events unfolding in 1912, leading to major social and political changes.

1906

• San Francisco Earthquake: A massive earthquake struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906, followed by fires that destroyed much of the city.
• Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle": Upton Sinclair’s novel exposed unsanitary and unsafe working conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to reforms like the Pure Food and Drug Act.
• The Russo-Japanese War: The war between Russia and Japan ended with a Russian defeat, signaling the rise of Japan as a world power.

These years marked pivotal moments in world history, ranging from economic crises to political upheaval and scientific achievements.

• Iran after the proxies failed takes a more direct approach
• Egypt bombs the dam
• Türkiye invades Cyprus
• Algeria invades Morocco
• Central Africa is still Central Africa where the most people die
• North Korea invades South Korea
• Middle Eastern boarders and monarchy changes
• India invades Pakistan as Pakistan collapses
• the Soviet Pution
• the hollow reality of corporate American incompetence becomes apparent in consequences and the world order shifts to nuclear in the first use of a weapon since WW2 used against NK.
• the true weapon of mass destruction begins with the 80% effective AI drone with a price tag of less than $1000 each and by far the most cost effective killing machine in human history.
• Puerto Rico becomes a US state to mask the prejudiced atrocities with immigrants
• China ends its civil war
• US technology is shown to be as hollow as companies like Boeing and Intel

I'd say most of that will happen within 4 years

But only because Christians took Wotanstag away and replaced it with fucking Midweek.

Jokes on them, at least their choice looks stupid now that our week starts at Monday.

In German it's MDF. I love my mitteldichte Holzfaserplatte.

Thanks for that confirmation. Now I know why I'm worried. And I see that every week ends with WTF. So worried.