• werefreeatlast@lemmy.world
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    Years starting on Wednesday:

    2025: Next year.
    2014
    2008 (Leap year)
    1997
    1991
    1980
    1974
    1963
    1957
    1946
    1940 (Leap year)
    1929
    1923
    1912
    1906
    
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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.

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    > 2025
    > Trump gets inarguated
    > Immediate martial law
    > RFK Jr. bans vaccines and cooked food, there's now all sorts of pandemics related to them
    > Elon Musk's cringey department outlaws social security, then people just starve to death in their homes
    > A lot of other deregulation coupled with martial law causes the US to fall apart
    > A war between Western Europe and Russia breaks out, and China also looking into getting its hands not just on Taiwan, but also on Japan and a large portion of SEA
    > All because some weirdos didn't like the chins of women in some video games
    
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      • 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

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        How can a person be so pathetic and entitled?

        If you were reasonable, you’d be mad about all the shitty business practices in the game industry, but instead you’re probably mad about a single outfit having aesthetic changes in a mid game with hotter outfits. Literally dumber than dirt.

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    2020 was the last WTF year, which was covid in full swing, among other messes. So could be ominous, could be nothing, cuz every year has some bullshit.

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