January 1

From Multiversal Omnipedia

  • 1901: Real World - The Commonwealth of Australia is officially formed, and Edmund Barton becomes its first Prime Minister.
  • 1916: Real World - The first successful blood transfusion is performed using stored and chilled blood.
  • 1935: Real World - Libya is formed from the Italian colonies of Tripoli and Kyrenaika.
  • 1958: Real World - The Treaty of Rome is implemented, founding the European Union.
  • 1983: Real World - The ARPANet begins using the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet.
  • 1993: Real World - Czechoslovakia divides into Slovakia and Czech Republic.
  • 1995: Real World - Austria, Finland and Sweden enter the European Union. The World Trade Organization is established.
  • 2000: Real World - Contrary to popular fears, no widespread disasters occur as a result of the "Y2K" computer bug.
  • 2002: Real World - Euro coins and banknotes are introduced in 12 countries.


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