Here is a rough outline for the ATL (PART I):
1970s: The Bricklin SV-1 becomes the new auto-darling of all enviromentally conscious Americans.
1972: A wave of UFO sightings takes place across Corsica, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the United States and South Africa, sparking civil unrest and panic. Actress Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie, poses nude in Playboy magazine, in an effort to shed her wholesome image. Scientists report the discovery of the body of an unknown creature in Loch Ness, Scotland purported to be "Nessie". Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Malcolm Macdowell is banned in Great Britain and the United States due to violence and sexuality. It is revealed that segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond fathered a mulatto daughter with a house servant. The source is not revealed, though he is speculated to be a member of the civil rights movement or a staff member for Thurmond’s opponent. Thurmond loses the election, but embraces the civil rights movement, and is reelected to the Senate in 1978. Senator George McGovern (D-MN) announces that he is running on a platform of "amnesty, abortion, and acid", shocking many supporters; Senator Edwin Muskie (D-MA) is selected as the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party; Elizabeth Eagleton Weigand and lawyer Stephen Poludniak reveal that Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Thomas Eagleton (D-MO) is "outed" as being bisexual and was under the control of the Church of Scientology; Thomas Eagleton (D-MO) is exposed as being addicted to Thorazine due to mental illness issues; President Richard Nixon is re-elected due to the scandals and divisions within the Democratic Party. Civil Rights activist James Meredith (R-MS) is elected to the Senate. Candle Cove children's show makes its national debut from West Virginia (WTSF-TV). Governor George Wallace is murdered by Arthur Bremer in Maryland. Toho releases Yoshimitsu Banno’s Godzilla vs. Hedorah 2 to great success. In the film, a second Hedorah (a hideous, foul sentient evil creature created by toxic waste and other pollution) appears, first attacking oil fields in the Middle East and North Africa, before landing in Johannesburg and killing thousands of people (unlike the government, the Smog Monster does not discriminate) as his death clouds begin to smother the continent. Godzilla, sensing the putrid smell of death and pollution, makes his way to South Africa to destroy his foe again. The Apartheid government bans the showing of this movie due to the positive portrayal of the hero, a nonwhite South African scientist and scenes of government ministers bickering and fighting before detonating an atomic bomb in the heart of Pretoria. Nirmala Srivastava (née Nirmala Salve) warning of the dangers of "false messiahs", during a speech before the gathered United Nations General Assembly. "Sukeban" (Japanese girl gangs) are formed in reaction to the patriarchal society, launching a major crime wave throughout Japan. "Trekkies", fans of Star Trek, hold their first convention in New York City, New York with Isaac Asimov. Russian "magnitizdat" (underground records/tapes) begin spreading music, despite government efforts at a crackdown. Cantonese singer Sandra Lang sparks a youth music craze with her song,"Tai Siu Jan Jyuan" throughout the People's Republic of China. Actor Bruce Lee leads protests for democracy in Huangpu Park in Shanghai, attacking signs of Western colonialism. Nullarbor Nymphs; Local residents and authorities report nudist women in Nullarbor Plain, Australia. Canadian hockey player Phil Esposito sparks an international incident during the "Summit Series" after breaking several Soviet listening devices in his hotel room in Moscow. Barry Williams and Florence Henderson of The Brady Bunch are caught dating in Beverly Hills, California.
1973: Kouhoutek comet dazzles audiences around the world. NASA officials report that Mariner 9 probe has uncovered evidence that Mars once helda climate similar to Earth. Soviet scientists Nikolai Goncharov, Vyacheslav Morochov, and Valery Makarov warn of possible rifts in the space-time continuum in Moscow, Russia. UFOs are condemned as "transports to hell" and extraterrestrials are seen as "hellspawn" by Christian conseratives. Great Britain anounces its refusal to join into the European Economic Community (EEC) despite heavy political pressure. The 1974 Ford Mustang makes its hit debut. Comedian George Carlin is placed under arrest in Los Angeles, California after revealing "seven dirty words" which can't be said on television.Singer Anne-Marie David of Luxembourg makes her world hit debut with her song "Tu te reconnaîtras". Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut is banned by schools nationwide, due to its graphic language and sexuality. Several Eastern Orthodox priests are arrested in rare book-thefts in Boston, Massachusetts. Necronomicon translated L. Sprague de Camp, is published in New York City, New York, amidst condemnation from religious groups. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and thousands of New Yorkers, tourists, and diplomats are killed in bombings committed by Black September; the worst act of terrorism in America for decades. Senator John C. Stennis (D-MS) is murdered outside his home in Washington. Adam West is back as 007 in Live and Let Die with Diana Ross as Solitaire and William Marshall as Mister Big. Claude Maurice Marcel Vorilhon proclaims himself a messiah, after displaying paranormal abilities after an alleged UFO encounter in Vichy, France. Reports throughout South Korea of hypothermia and asphyxiation being caused by electric fans, sparking panic nationwide. Drug smugglers begin using the corpses of dead babies to smuggle cocaine across the U.S./Mexican border, sparking international outrage. U.S. copper production peaks at 800,000 tons per year.
1974: Washington political insiders announce that there will be statements regarding UFOs and extraterrestrials. A permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in the region of Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Florida (e.g. Bermuda Triangle), confirming the beliefs of the paranormal. Dr. Hanrick Eldeman unveils the European Common Market (ECM) computer system dubbed "the Beast" in Brussels, Belgium, sparking concerns about privacy worldwide. General William Westmoreland (ret.), (R-SC) wins the race for the U.S. Senate amidst great controversy; Vice-President Spiro Agnew is killed after Private Robert K. Preston PFC flies a helicopter into a White House Rose Garden event; Samuel Byck assassinates President Richard M. Nixon by flying a plane into the White House; Vice-President Gerald Ford is sworn in as President, Representative John G. Schmitz is selected as Vice-President in an effort to appease conservatives. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is revealed based on true events. Benjamin Creme proclaims the arrival of the messiah "Maitreya" in London, England, sparking religious unrest. Grape boycott of the military regime Augusto Pinochet, causes the collapse of the Chilean government. U.S. Remote viewing (a.k.a. "Stargate Project") is launched under Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff. The 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta makes its hit debut, highlighting the Italian car industry.The 1975 AMC Pacer makes its hit debut as an economy car with its hit debut. "Streaking" (running nude) becomes a common occurence on college campuses across the United States. Ian Ball kidnaps Princess Anne and her husband Mark Philips, killing four men in the process. SAS finds Ball’s hideout, assembles, and break in. Ball and Philips die in the gun fight, but the Princess is unhurt. BritishRichard Bingham (a.k.a. Earl of Lucan, Lord Lucan) fakes his death in Newhaven, escapring to New Zealand. Reims Riots; Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is vandalized and partially destroyed after riots erupt during a concert of Tangerine Dream and Nico in Reims, France. Military junta leader General Gnassingbé Eyadéma is revealed to possess paranormalpowers after surviving an assassination attempt in Srakawa, Togo, sparking concerns of a "post-human state". Self-proclaimed messiah Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh proclaims paranormal powers as part of the "Human Potential Movement" in Poona, India. Mao Tse-tung unveils his psychic warfare project in Beijing, involving children. The First Intifada; Al-Fatah and Hamas organizations launch a war of independence for the "Confederation of Palestine". Professor Eric Laithwaite dmonstrates the scientific possibility of "anti-gravity" with public demonstration at Imperial College in London, England. First reports of fighting amongst "Trekkies" is reported by the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C.; Chinese Triads begin asserting their power over major cities starting with Hong Kong. Riots and civil unrest erupt in Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong, China after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak. Soviet officials declare martial law over Donetsk, after a UFO allegedly crashes in the Rostov on Don region of Russia, fueling civil unrest and panic. U.S. lead production peaks at 500,000 tons per year.
1975: Under orders from serial killer Charles Manson, Lynnestte "Squeaky" Fromme and Sara Jane Moore assassinates President Gerald Ford (R-MI) in Sacramento, California; Vice-President John G. Schmitz is sworn in as President of the United States. Atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair launches a national campaign to ban all television and radio religious broadcasting. U.S. Metric-system conversion campaign launched in Washington D.C. Mood rings become popular. Share International, based in London, England, begins distributing the spiritual mesages of "Maitreya" worldwide. Famine and drought devastates India, sparking a massive international refugee crisis. Christian conservatives in the United States launch a campaign against the United States and "one-world government". Christian conservatives launch a campaign against television broadcasts starting. U.S. State Department warns of Communist-backed terrorism throughout Asia and Africa, targetting primarily Americans. White House officials release reports stating that it has been investigating the UFO phenomena and that extraterrestrials are involved. Country singer Loretta Lynn's single "The Pill" is banned due to its references to birth control due to Christian conservatives. Sewer Gators; New York Public Works employees uncover a population of alligators living in the sewer systems of New York City, New York.Musical group Teach-In of the Netherlands makes its hit musical debut with its single "Ding-A-Dong". "Laetrile" is approved as a medical treatment by the FDA in Washington D.C., in an effort to deal with cancer. Earl Dodge (Prohibition-CO) is elected Governor. He’ll serve two terms before an anti-temperance movement successfully starts a recall election to remove him. The Man with Golden Gun premieres, with Jack Palance gunning for 007, in Adam West’s last Bond film. Writer Rod Serling has a successful heart bypass surgery; delegates work and relaxes more; adding years to his life. Israeli and Egyptian military forces contain an "zombie attack" in Al-Marq, Egypt, sparking fear throughout the Middle East. Self-proclaimed messiah "Ayah Pin" (a.k.a. Ariffin Mohammed) establishes the "Sky Kingdom" in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia, as the first official "post-human state". "Masutatsu Oyama" (a.k.a. Choi Yeong-eui) defeats 300 armed men single-handedly in a display of his mutant abilities in Tokyo, Japan. Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea uncover evidence of an "Illuminatus" secret society and its vast influence on world history in San Francisco, Caliornia. Ariel Dorfman and Armand Mattelart launch a campaign to ban Walt Disney throughout Latin America in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People's Revolutionary Party is blamed for a Communist-backed coup attempt in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean officials report "In-Myeong-Gyeon" (man-faced dogs) in major cities such as Seoul, sparking international attention. Australian PM Gough Whitlam is dismissed from office after expressing nationalist sentiments, sparking civil unrest and violence throughout the country.
1976: The Bodyguard, starring Steve McQueen and Diana Ross, has it’s hit debut. Russian singer Eduard Khil sparks international attention with his hit single "Trololo". Christian fundamentalist David Wilkerson leads protests against the European Common Market (ECM) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In a mad scramble to deal with the assassinations, and to repair the trust of the American people, President John G. Schmitz chooses Governor George Romney as his Vice-President (R-MI) in an effort to appease moderates within the Republican Party ; Democratic candidate Lyndon La Rouche appeals to liberals by nominating Shirley Chisholm as Vice-President, the first female and first African-American nominated to a presidential ticket in American history. Allen Michael (a.k.a. "the Comforter") of Los Angeles, California leads a worldwide consumer strike, demanding political and economic changes of both the United States and Soviet Union. Human Cloning is discovered, sparking massive flux in ethical debates worldwide. New Zealand is barred from the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, due to its performance in South Africa. "Stretch Armstrong" dolls become popular with children. "Maharishi Effect" proven; Maharishi Mahesh Yogi proves scientifically that mass meditation/prayer can cause massive reductions in crime and violent behavior. Christian conservatives launch a campaign against astrology, demanding the removal of horoscope columns in newspapers. Progressive Conservative MP Flora I. MacDonald is elected Prime Minister of Canada amidst great controversy. Cherie Darvell of Humboldt County, California admits to being abducted and brutalized by a Sasquatch, launching calls for a hunt. "Nobody for President" becomes a popular campaign amist national disatsfaction and political discord. Actor Charlton Heston (D-CA) is elected to the Senate. NASA unveils pictures of the Cydonia "Face on Mars" revealing proof of extraterrestrial life. "Naturism" (a.k.a. nudism) becomes popular due to the Nambassa Music Festivals in New Zealand. Billy Carter, brother of Former Governor James Carter, is elected Mayor of Plains, Georgia. James L. Buckley (Conservative Party-NY) is reelected to the Senate. PLO ChairmanYasser Arafat is assassinated by MOSSAD agents. President LaRouche appoints David Rockefeller as Secretary of the Treasury. Puerto Rice formally becomes a US state. Actor Robert Redford (D-UT) is elected to the Senate. Voice-interpretation and command programming is introduced in Cupertino, California, sparking a boom in electronics. Retired Admiral Elmo Zumwhalt (D-VA) is elected to the Senate. Rocky star and screen writer Sylvester Stallone wins the Academy Award for Best Actor. Manchester Riots; Riots erupt in Manchester, England after the Sex Pistols battle against a police crackdown of their concert. Śri Sathya Sai Baba proclaims himself a messiah, after public displays of his power in Puttaparthi, Madras, India. "Trekkies" are credited with "saving" NASA with their campaign for the spac shuttle at Cape Kennedy, Florida. South African children launch an armed insurrection, disarming police starting in Soweto, South Africa. Feral chickens are reported along the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles, California, sparking national attention. Riots and civil unrest erupt in Bangkok, Thailand after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak. Wallace Fard Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam, appears in Chicago, Illinois, appears after having disappeared since 1934. Groups of "aliens" are exposed attempting to rig the U.S. presidential election for Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA).
1976-1979: Swine Flu Pandemic grips United States, Russia, China. Cold War finally ends as USSR and PRC regimes implode.
1977: Godzilla vs. the Devil makes its hit premiere. Citizen's Band (CB) radio becomes a popular trend. Marijuana is legalized within the United States. Arab League nations launch a massive economic embargo against Israel, pressuring the government to discuss Palestinian statehood. Singer Fela Kuti overthrows the military government in Lagos, Nigeria through non-violent protest songs. WHO/CDC officials discover "longevos", people claiming ages as high as 142 years of age, in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Singer Elvis Presley is revealed to have "faked his death" in Memphis, Tennessee. The Amityville Horror is proven true in Amityville, New York. The animal carcass found by the crew of the Zuiyo-maru is determined by Japanese and New Zealand scientists to be that of a plesiosaur. Reporters from BBC-TV uncover "Alternative-3" a plan by world leaders for lunar bases to insure against "extinction events". "Kosmos-1" (Casio) biorhythm devices become popular as people understand the effect of biorhythms. Necronomicon edition authored by an anonymous author named "Simon", is published in New York City, New York. Environmentalists with the Clamshell Alliance are accused of "acts of terrorism" against the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, New Hampshire, sparking national attention. Doctor Stanislaw Burzynski unveils the "antineoplastons" treatment for cancer in Geneva, Switzerland. Necronomicon Parties are held nationwide, starting with the Inferno Disco in New York City, New York. Michael Billington (no relation to the American congressman) is the latest 007 to save the world in Steven Spielberg’s The Spy Who Loved Me. Daniel Bianchi and Barbara Bach, as a duet of lovely Russian agents, assist Bond against amphibious madman Karl Stromberg (Christopher Lee). Actress Caroline Munro (The Spy Who Loved Me), poses nude for Playboy magazine.Convinced by his loved ones, Peter Sellers undergoes open heart therapy, successfully improving his health and extending his life. Samantha Geimer wakes up with stomach flu, forcing her mother to cancel the photo shoot with Roman Polanski. Samael Aun Weor (a.k.a. Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez), leader of the 'Universal Christian Gnostic Movement', is resurrected in Mexico City, Mexico, without transforming into a "zombie", proclaiming his paranormal abilities. Celebrities throughout Western Europe begin using "tapeworm pills" in an effort to lose weight, starting in Paris, France. Belly-dancing is banned, due to the efforts of religious fundamentalists in Egypt, sparking anti-Western sentiment. Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City, New York. Reports of child abductions by "Black Volga" cars in Poland, Soviet Union, and Mongolia for organ-legging operations, sparking international attention. BBC-TV reports the landing of a UFO in Isle of Wight, sparking civil unrest and panic throughout Great Britain.
1977-1978: Fire ant scares begin throughout the American Southwest
1978: Godzilla vs. Gargantua makes its hit premiere. ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) ratified. Killer bee scares begin throughout the American Southeast. Toho and Hammer Studios release Nessie, a tale of the Loch Ness monster going on a rampage, to great success. Star Wars: Holiday Special (CBS-TV) makes its hit debut. Christian conservatives launch a campaign against Freemasons as a "threat to Christianity". A permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in Lake Michigan (a.k.a. "The Michigan Triangle", "The Great Lakes Triangle") sparking tensions between the United States and Canada. Pope John Paul II calls for greater European political unity, sparking tensions in Central and Eastern Europe. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali makes his comeback defeating Larry Holmes in the ring. British scientists Doug Bower and Dave Chorley expose "crop circles" as proof of extraterrestrial life in London, England. The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Diesel makes its hit debut. Israeli group Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta sparks international attention with its hit single "A-Ba-Ni-Bi". Michael O. Billington (US Labor Party-NY) is elected to the House of Representatives from the 24th NY Congressional district. Playboy-TV (PTV) network is launched amidst controversy and condemnation. New edition of the Necronomicon translated by Colin Wilson, David Langford, and George Hay is published amidst great controversy. MP Richard Sanders, North American Labor Party (NALP) launches claims that the British government is trafficking drugs through the Cayman Islands into Canada and the United States. Tensions mount between the United States and Great Britain, as President Lyndon La Rouche accuses the British government of drug-trafficking, specifically accusing Queen Elizabeth II of leading the narcotics trade; President Lyndon LaRouche signs political agreements with Rhodesia and South Africa for nuclear technology, tacitly for the purposes of "industrialization". Reverend Jesse Jackson calls for a ban on the Rolling Stones, claiming racist lyrics to the song "Some Girls". Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. Senator Walter Mondale (D-MN) resigns his office after it is revealed he had dealings with mass murderer and international fugitive Jim Jones. Former Senator Eugene McCarthy (Independent/ DFL) is appointed to his seat and will win reelection. John Carpenter’s Halloween makes its hit debut, with Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and Mel Brooks as Dr. Sam Loomis. Scotland votes to secede from the United Kingdom and becomes its own country. George W. Bush (R-TX), son of CIA director George H.W. Bush, is elected to the 19th Texas Congressional district. Perennial candidate Harold Stassen (R-MN) is elected to the Senate, but loses reelection six years later. Former San Francisco Supervisor Dan White shoots San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. Both victims are injured, but survive. White is convicted of two counts of attempted murder and receives the death penalty. Ed Clark (L-CA) is elected Governor of California. Coming Home earns Sylvester Stallone another Best Actor Oscar. Superman, or rather his real world counterpart, Christopher Reeve, informs producer Ilya Salkind that if director Richard Donner goes, then he goes as well. Salkind agrees and Donner completes Superman II. Paramount Television Services (PTS-TV) is launched in Los Angeles, California, creating the "fourth television network". Elvis Costello and Suicide, launch a massive riot in Brussels, Belgium, sparking tensions between Great Britain and the European Economic Community (EEC). Canterbury Disaster; Chemical disaster occurs after a series of UFO sighting in Canterbury, England. Soviet military officials begin transporting alien artifacts to Zhtkur, sparking concern by the United Nations. Briggs Initiative is passed is a state referendum in California, banning LGBT persons and advocates from working in public schools.
1979: Susan B. Anthony dollar coins become the official currency (U.S.). Monty Python's The Life of Bryan is banned after massive protest by Christian fundamentalists nationwide. A Space Godzilla makes its hit premiere. Toho releases King of the Monsters: Rebirth of Godzilla, a rebooting of the series. It’s returns to the themes of the gritty original, but is just as dark as the last three movies. Fans will be continued to be divided over which series will be better for decades. Warhead 8, Kevin McClory’s own James Bond movie, is released to great success. Sean Connery returns as Bond and must save the world from Orson Welles’ Blofeld in an epic film directed by Richard Attenborough. A private investigator hired by the Rockefeller family travels to New Guinea, where he finds the lost and presumed dead Nelson Rockefeller living as a king amongst a tribe. Scotland secedes from Great Britain sparking tensions throughout Western Europe and the NATO alliance. American-backed MP Richard Sanders, North American Labor Party (NALP) leads a major conservative takeover in Canadian Paliament. United States loses permanent control of the Panama Canal, amidst great political controversy. Shah of Iran orders the formation of a covert nuclear weapons program, raising tensions within the Middle East. American singer Marianne Faithfull is placedd under arrest in Sydney, Australia due to the "graphic nature" of the lyrics of her songs. Scientists with the Cryonics Society of California (CSC) announce the succesful cryogenic transport and revival of a patient in Chatsworth, California. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Trevor Berbick in the ring, defending his heavyweight title. American television shows are banned from Saudi Arabia, citing The Muppet Show and the character of Miss Piggy. Jack in the Box introduces "Frings" (onion/potato fries) becoming popular snack items nationwide. Joseph Newman releases his energy machine (aka perpetual motion engine). Linus Pauling links vitamin-C intake with cancer rates, sparking controversy within medical community.WHO/CDC officials report a direct causal link between electrical power lines and cancer rates. The City of Winooski, Vermont becomes the first town to be contained as a "domed city". Tensions mount further between the United States and Great Britain, as President Lyndon LaRouche accuses the British government of backing the Confederacy during the Civil War during a speech. Doctor Hariton-Tzannis Alivizatos of Athens, Greece announces the development of a cancer drug based on "antineoplastons". The Night the Disco Died; Riots erupt in Chicago, Illinois, as DJ Steve Dahl leads a national crusade against disco music. Second Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. Senator Ted Kennedy is assassinated by John Hinckley Jr., who is shot and taken into custody by the Capitol Police. Hinckley first confesses he was brainwashed by the CIA (identifying DCI George Bush, a friend of the Hinckley family, as one of the conspirators) and the U.S. Labor Party (President LaRouche’s own third party) into killing Kennedy and prevent him from running against the President next year. After a private talk with his father, Hinckley changes his story and claims that he shot Kennedy to impress actress Jodie Foster. The second confession stands as official record and Hinckley is committed to a psychiatric hospital. Steven Spielberg’s For Your Eyes Only is a huge success, with Bond going against an international conspiracy to gain control of Britain’s nuclear arsenal. Richard Helms, former DCI and current Ambassador to Iran, is found murdered. Panic and civil unrest erupt after a "zombie attack" takes place in Sperry, Alabama. Mayor Jerry Springer orders a massive police crackdown on the Who, during a concert at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, sparking massive riots. "Yaweh ben Yaweh" (a.k.a. Hulon Mitchell, Jr.) proclaims himself a messiah of the black-supremacist "Nation of Yaweh" in Liberty City, Florida, after displaying his abilities. "Nirmala Srivastava" (née Nirmala Salve) proclaims herself the incarnation of the Shakti to her devotees in Mumbai, India, sparking civil unrest and violence. Matthew Manning legitimizes paranormal research with his experiments in Cambridge, England, sparking international attention. "Gyaru"/ "Gyaruo" (Japanese slacker movement) becomes extremely popular with youth throughout Japan. "Lolita Gothic" (Neo-Victorian fashion) becomes very popular with female youth nationwide in Japan. Lee Kuan Yew launches a lingual crackdown, making Mandarin Chinese the mandatory language, causing sectarian and ethnic discontent nationwide. Russian music groups Time Machine, Autograph and Leapyear Summer launch a massive insurrection in Moscow, Russia. Belly-dancer Fifi Abdo launches a campaign against the religious fundamentalists in Cairo, Egypt.
1980: Betamax dominates the market. John Anderson elected President. Can't Stop the Music starring the Village People and Bruce Jenner, makes its hit film debut. Lyndon LaRouche (D-NY) wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination amidst great controversy. Actress Ellizabeth Taylor dies mysteriously in Beverly Hills, California; Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is overthrown in a military coup in Cairo; Oil refinery is destroyed in Port Kelang, Malaysia by a UFO; fighting erupts along the border between the Soviet Union and People'a Republic of China. Boycott of the S-Bahn trains leads directly to its shutdown, amidst great protest in West Berlin. WHO/CDC officials report c. 150 million deaths annually due to mass starvation, drought and famine, the average lifespan falls to 42 years of age worldwide, according to the United Nations. "Tracksuits" (a.k.a. "Shell Suits") become popular worldwide, especially in Great Britain and the United States. New Yorker Rosie Ruiz wins the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, in record time. Singer John Lennon admits to having had a homosexual fling with Brian Epstein in 1967, during a television interview. WHO/CDC report massive outreaks of "toxic shock syndrome" due to various female tampons. President Lyndon LaRouche accuses a "Aquarian Conspiracy" behind civil unrest across the United States; President Lyndon La Rouche backs the Gilbertson Report which blames the Three Mile Island nuclear accident on "acts of terrorism", sparking panic and civil unrest. Paperback edition of the Necronomicon is published starting in New York City, New York. Father Robert Drinan (D-MA) is reelected to the House from the 4th Massachusetts Congressional District. Pope John Paul II doesn’t order priests to abandon political posts. Theodora Nathan (L-OR) is elected to the Senate. A bomb goes off at the base of the Statue of Liberty, severely damaging it. President-elect John Anderson asks for DCI George Bush’s resignation, with the promise that if anything damning comes to light during his term, Anderson will issue a blanket pardon for Bush. Former General James Gavin is appointed as Director of Central Intelligence. Brazilian military forces launch a massive crackdown on suspected "zombie attacks" in Maricela and Juruti, Brazil, sparking concern from human rights organizations. Heavy metal singer Alice Cooper launches a riot throughout Toronto, Ontario, after police attempted to silence the concert. Jung Myung-Seok, leader of the Providence Church, of Seoul, South Korea, proclaims himself a messiah, after public displays of his power. Hero at Large starring John Ritter, makes its hit debut, developing a cult following, popularizing the idea of ordinary humans as superheroes. Stilyagi Rebellion; "Stilyagi" (Russian fans of rock music) launch an armed insurrection in Tblisi, Georgia. Seoul Spring; Government is overthrown after the Gawngju People's Uprising in Seoul, South Korea. The Day The Clown Cried, starring Jerry Lewis is released. New Moore Island disappears in the Bay of Bengal, fueling fear between Indian and Bangladeshi officials. Tampax Pearl Tampons are removed from store shelves after being linked to female "Toxic Shock Syndrome" (TSS) in Washington D.C.
1981: Lima, Peru is devastated by an 8.0 earthquake, sparking civil unrest and violence throughout the country. Australian singer Olivia Newton John's single "Physical" is banned in the U.S. due to pressure from Mormon groups; British officials arrest Heaven 17 for their single "Fascist Groove Thang". La Toya Jackson makes her hit musical debut with her single "If You Feel The Funk". Frankenstein based on the Mary Shelley novel, makes its hit Broadway debut. Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim, makes its hit Broadway debut. Director Ruggero Deodato is convicted on charges of obscenity and four counts of murder when he confesses that the stars of Cannibal Holocaust were in fact murdered. The 1982 Cadillac Cimarron makes its hit debut. The 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda highlights high-tech advances, with its hit debut. Beachfront USA launches a national campaign to allow nudism at beaches nationwide starting in Los Angeles, California. Third hardback edition of Necronomicon is published starting in New York City, New York. Barry Goldwater is reelected to the Senate as a Libertarian, but he will not seek reelection. Captain John S. McCain III is promoted to Rear Admiral (lower half). Indian government troops launch a massive crackdown on the Rajneeshpuram under the control of self-proclaimed messiah Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (a.k.a. Osho) in Bhopal, India. National security advisor Claire Sterling warns that the USSR is backing terrorist organizations in a proxy war against the West. U.S. Defense Department reports strategic shortages in cobalt worldwide, sparking international attention. Romance Of The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom is released. Aspartame (a.k.a. "Nutra-Sweet", "Equal", et al.) is linked to an epidemic of cancer, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis despite its FDA approval in Washington D.C.,.
1982: Inchon directed by Mitsuhara Ishi, starring Laurence Olivier as Douglas Macarthur. "Deely Bobbers" (a.k.a. Martian antennae) become popular. Actor Abe Vigoda dies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, sparking attention throughout the comedy community. Christian fundamentalists led by Robert Byrd (D-WV) win passage of the School Prayer Amendment (U.S.), allowing school prayer in public schools. Senator John Kerry meets with Satanist Anton LaVey in Washington D.C. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis occur across the globe due to the alignment of planets, called "the Jupiter Effect". OPEC leaders announce a massive embargo against the United States, Western Europe and Japan, crippling the economies. Argentinean forces defeat British naval forces for the Falkland Islands. Thatcher-gate; British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President John Anderson are implicated in a plot to instigate a nuclear conflict in Europe in an effort to demonstrate American resolve against the Soviets. Labor MP Tony Benn is elected Prime Minister after a "no-confidence" vote of PM Margaret Thatcher. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (D-CA) is elected governor of California, amidst anti-Anderson sentiment, becoming the state's first African-American governor. Maureen Reagan (R-CA), oldest daughter of former Governor Ronald Reagan, is elected to the Senate. "Joyboard" (Atari Systems) and "Puffer" (Atari Systems) are unveiled, opening the world of "exer-gaming", video games aimed at promoting exercise. 5,800 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Robert DeNiro calls the paramedics when he finds his friend John Belushi overdosing. Doctors are able to save his life, but he will be in rehab and recovery for some time. New York City Mayor Ed Koch (D-NY) reveals that he is a bisexual during an interview with Playboy. He goes on to win the gubernatorial election. Roxanne Conlin (D) is elected the first female Governor of Iowa. Laser surgery replaces the scalpel throughout the First World, especially in the United States, Great Britain, France, and Japan. Communist hardliners seize control of the government in Moscow, Russia after univeiling psionic weapons, and promising orbital models. The Cure led by Robert Smith launches a massive riot in Brusels, Belgium, sparking tensions between Great Britain and the European Economic Community (EEC). National security advisor Claire Sterling warns that Soviet-backed Bulgaria is a training ground and launchpad for terrorists against the West. Physicist Robert Lazar unveils Ununpentium-115, an element derived from alien reverse-engineered technology, capable of "anti-gravity". "Boso-zoku" (Japanese motorcycle gangs) terrorize major cities throughout Japan, according to police officials. Riots and civil unrest erupt in West Bengal, India after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak.
1983: Emergence of Satanic cults across America; Heavy metal music is reported to contain "subliminal messages" regarding suicide. Stull Disaster; Government officials launch a massive evacuation of the area of Stull, Kansas after reports of a "demonic eruption". Latin American pop music becomes a major world craze, starting with Menudo. Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Dolls become popular. E.T., the Extraterrestrial (Atari) video game makes its hit debut, becoming a major bestseller. New Age "Past-Life Regression" becomes popular, after being introduced by actress Shirley Maclaine. The private diaries of Adolph Hitler are uncovered in West Berlin, claiming that Rudolf Hess met with British fascists in an effort to overthrow Churchill and establish a peace agreement, creating tensions within NATO. Soviet military forces proclaim victory in Afghanistan. Doctor Detroit starring Dan Ackroyd and Howard Hesseman, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The Moose Murders by Eugene O'Neill makes its hit Broadway debut. Toy company Mattel enters into the PC market with the creation of the "Aquarius" line for children; Burger King introduces the Pita Salad as a means to promote better health. Larry MacDonald is killed mysteriously in the KAL 007 flight. Singer Corinne Hermès of Luxembourg sparks international attention with her hit single "Si la vie est cadeau". "Fainting Epidemic"; WHO/CDC officials report large numbers of women fainting along the West Bank, Israel, amidst fears of chemical weapons. Tehran Disaster; Tehran is devastated by a massive 7.8 earthquake, destabilizing the Iranian government; Soviet troops begin entering the country providing covert aid to Communist guerilla forces. Food & Drug Administration approves "Acyclovir" as a cure for genital herpes in Washington D.C. United Nations proclaims the "Year of the Test-Tube Baby" citing the rise in children born through artificial means, during a press conference in New York City, New York. East Saint Louis, Missouri becomes the largest domed city, dubbed "Old Man River City" by Buckminster Fuller. U.S. Department of Justice launches a nationwide crackdown on hackers nationwide, amidst reports that hackers accessed the NORAD defense computers, threatening to access ICBMs. Third Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. A strange and mystical being known as the "Slenderman" is seen for the first time, captured on film, many parapsychologists will point to this as proof of paranormal event. Superman III is released to great success. Richard Donner pits a self-doubting Superman (Chris Reeve returning) against Brainiac (Christopher Walken) and Mr. Mxyzptlik (Joe Pesci) and the mystery of Supergirl (Daryl Hannah). Godzilla King of the Monsters 3D, produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Steve Miner premieres to decent success. Governor Bob Kerrey (D-NE) marries actress of Debra Winger. U.S. inflation rates peak at 23% and unemployment rates peak at 12%, despite the economic policies of President Anderson. Guatemalan Civil War; American-backed Mexican troops and Cuban troops enter into Guatemala, sparking tensions throughout Central America. Magician David Copperfield is placed under arrest, after apparently making the Statue of Liberty disappear in New York City, New York. NASA officials report the discovery of the planet "Nibiru" (a.k.a. "Planet X") at Cape Kennedy, Florida. Mandarin Chinese is imposed as a primary language, in a campaign led by Lee Kuan Yew, in all markets and food centers nationwide, fueling ethnic and sectarian discord nationwide. Russian police and military officials launch a nationwide crackdown on popular music as "counter-revolutionary" in Moscow. Apartheid government of South Africa begins the active organ-harvesting of "political prisoners" under orders from Johannesburg, South Africa, sparking international condemnation. Government officials coverup the death of Federdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., in Manila, Philippines in an effort to insure the continuity of the Philippine government. Soviet military officials reportedly shoot down a UFO using laser weapons at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, sparking international attention and concern.
1984: Pope John Paul II releases information to author David Yallop on his predecessor’s death, with all indications point toward a conspiracy between bankers and Vatican officials. Japanese officials announce its first successful satellite from Tanegashima, Japan, sparking concern about Japan as a world power. U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop approves "monoclonal antibodies" for use with medical diagnoses in Washington D.C. Chinese government launches a massive nationwide police crackdown on organ-harvesting; WHO/CDC officials report organ-harvesting campaigns throughout Brazil, targetting street children.Hurricane Maria devastates Havana, Cuba and southern Florida, destabilizing the Communist regime. Mirage comics makes its hit debut. Gary Hart elected President. Senator and former astronaut John Glenn runs for the Democratic Party nomination. La Toya Jackson debuts her hit music single "Heart Don't Lie" amidst great competition. British officials ban the single "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, sparking riots at many nightclubs. Iranian government officials announce the development of a nuclear weapons technology in Tehran, sparking regional tensions. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension starring Peter Weller and Jeff Goldblum, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Mississippi Aerial River Transport (MART) becomes a popular public transportation system for New Orleans residents. Psychic Surgery becomes popular after it is revealed that comedian Andy Kaufman underwent the procedure in Manila, Philippines. "Household droids" become popular consumer item, especially in the United States and Japan. "Iscador" is approved as a medical treatment by the FDA in Washington D.C., in an effort to effort to deal with cancer. "Emmanuel Goldstein" (a.k.a. Eric Corley) launches a hacker underground resistance against the federal government. French Videophones (Matra) are sold commercially worldwide starting in Paris, France, becoming a major success. Bishop Anthony Prazsky commits suicide due to "Satanic forces" in New York City, New York. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi survives an attempt on her life by her bodyguards. Parapsychology and Paranormal Studies become mainstream studies at all major universities worldwide. Republican leader Phyllis Schlafly (R-MO) wins Congressional race for the House of Representatives. WHO/CDC launch a massive crackdown on Cabrio, Arizona after a "zombie attack", sparking fears of a possible pandemic. WHO/CDC officials report an outbreak of "Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers" (CHUD), possibly linked to "zombie attack" or toxic waste infecting homeless populations in New York City, New York. Communist Party leader Yuri Andropov dies mysteriously in Moscow, Russia, amidst rumors of a "psychic assassination". "Cosplay" becomes extremely popular with youth in Japanese society, starting in Tokyo, Japan. David Lynch's Dune is a stunning success. Roger Ebert gives it "2 thumbs up and 2 toes up, 5 stars !". Health officials in Buenos Aires, Argentina report the mass abduction of children for organ-harvesting , sparking international attention and concern. New Kids On The Block formed with Donnie Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight as members. Residents of Kyoto, Japan report seeing the severed ghostly head of samurai legend Taira no Masakado, sparking civil unrest and panic. JLA/Avengers, written by Roy Thomas with art by Gerry Conway is released. Residents of the Kymlinge area of Stockholm, Sweden report seeing phantom Silverpilen (subway cars), amidst reports of abductions. Beverly Hills Cop starring Sylvester Stallone, makes its hit film debut, sparking national attention. U.S. Geological Survey reports a growing national shortage of natural gas nationwide in a press conference in Washington D.C.,.
1984-1985: Riots and civil unrest erupt throughout China after 3,000 deaths are reported in 16 cities and counties...
1985: Cannon films releases Spiderman, directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Tom Cruise, Bob Hoskins, Stan Lee, Katharine Hepburn, Peter Cushing, and Adolph Caesar. It’s a hug hit. With British assistance, Australian officials launch a satellite into space at Woomera, sparking tensions with the United States. Brazilian government officials announce the launch of 4 commercial satellites, sparking tensions with the United States. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) endorses anti-body guided drugs for use in terminal illnesses; "Monoclonal antibodies" during a press conference by health officials in Washington D.C. Doctors at Venderbilt University in Memphis, Tennessee announce the creation of a succesful male contraceptives. New Coke makes its debut; old Coke formula re-christened "Classic Coke." Washington D.C. is granted statehood, becoming the 52nd state, after massive opposition by Republican Party leaders, and after a national referendum. Parkfield Earthquake; 6.75 earthquake takes place in Parkfield, California. Balanced Budget Amendment ratified to the U.S. Constitution. Air pollution has reduced the amount of sunlight reaching the surface of the planet by 50% according to health officials. Tipper Gore, wife of Vice-President Al Gore, leads a national campaign calling for music censorship. Soviet-backed military forces threaten to attack Israel, raising tensions throughout the Middle East. Robert Ballard finds an Egyptian sarcophagus in the cargo hold of the HMS Titanic. FAINT (Fight Against Idiotic Neurotic Television) is established in an effort to protest current television standards. A former employee of the Coca-Cola company states that Coke is effective as a spermicide in Atlanta, Georgia. Musical group Bobbysocks of Norway makes its hit musical debut with its hit single "La det swinge". Japanese Lumaphone (Mitsubishi) are sold commercially worldwide, starting in Tokyo, Japan, becoming a major success. Musicians Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, and John Denver are placed under arrest for contempt of Congress, after voicing their opposition to censorship efforts in Washington D.C. Students at the University of Michigan establish the "Naked Mile" nude races in Ann Arbor, Michigan, amidst great controversy. Following through on Lyndon Johnson’s promise, President Hart appoints Gregory Peck as Ambassador to Ireland. Escape from Los Angeles, sequel to Escape from New York, is released to great success. Kurt Russell returns as Snake Plisken, sent to the island hell of Los Angeles by a corrupt President (former governor Ronald Reagan) to bring back an EMP prototype weapons and the First Daughter (Jamie Lee Curtis). His final showdown with cult leader Benecio Del Toro during a tsunami is crowning moment of awesome. With a 7 million dollar budget and epic script, George Romero’s Day of the Dead is an immense success. Norway and Finland enter into a major border conflict, over the issue of fishing rights in the Barents Sea, raising tensions throughout the region. Global positioning systems (GPS) are built into automobiles from the United States, West Germany, and Japan. Osaka Riots; Riots erupt in Osaka, Japan after the heavy metal group Hanatarashi clashes onstage with the Boredoms, sparkng government calls to ban Western music. Self-proclaimed messiah Apollo Carreon Quiboloy establishes the "Kingdom of Jesus Christ" after taking over Davao City, Philippines after using displays of his power. Mexican superhero "Superbarrio Gomez" makes his debut in Mexico City, Mexico, sparking interest in real-life superheroes. U.S. Defense Department warns that the People's Republic of China is created a "psychic gap", during hearings in Washington D.C.; United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of mercury, during a conference in Rome, Italy. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi establishes "Cultural Zones" via the Ministry of Culture, dividing the country in New Delhi, India. Japanese officials report the rise of demonic entities in Tokyo, Japan, after the filming of a Kleenex commercial, sparking international attention.
1986: Emperor Hirohito dies in Tokyo, Japan, ending the role of "absolute monarchs" across the globe. Doctor John Lilly, Project JANUS, announces successful human-dolphin communications, during a press conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Reverend Jim Peasboro of Savanah, Georgia warns that any computer built after 1985, can house "demonic spirits", during a speech. Movement for the "English-only" Amendment (U.S.) begins. Halley's Comet inspires "comet parties" across the globe. Frostban genetically-engineered bacteria begins to alter the world's climate after being sprayed on winter crops. Americans connect in a human chain from New York City, New York to Los Angeles, California in "Hands Across America". The 1987 Yugo makes its hit debut, highlighting Eastern European cars as a major trade item. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Biollante to great success. Mitsubishi of America and Matra (Fr.) begin sales of videophones in the United States; many political and financial analysts warn that the United States has no videophone producers. Parents Music Resource Center (PMARC) announces the successful passage of laws aimed at limiting heavy metal, rock and roll, and rap/hip-hop music, during a press conference in Washington D.C., Reverend Jimmy Swaggert successfully leads the national campaign to have heavy metal, rap/hip-hop, and rock and roll music from Wal-Mart stores; Mr. Ed is amidst claims that "satanic subliminal messages" have been placed in the theme song. Love and Rocket's Express is released. The track "Kundalini Express" proves to be a cult hit. Tantra becomes popular after Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry discuss the "Venus Butterfly" on L.A. Law (NBC-TV). Former U.S. First Lady Helga Zepp-LaRouche, leader of the "Patriots for Germany" movement, is elected Chancellor of West Germany; California passes Proposition 64 (a.k.a. "Prevent AIDS Now Initiative Committee") (PANIC) forcing universal testing and mandatory quarantine of HIV/AIDS carriers. California wins passage of Proposition 66; California Health Act passed in state referendum, mandating comprehensive prenatal medical screenings. Former Black Panther and convict Eldridge Cleaver (R-CA) is elected to the Senate. Big Trouble in Little China is released to great success. John Carpenter and Kurt Russell are signed on for a future sequel. The Patriots for Germany party (formed by Former First Lady Helga Zepp-LaRouche as an offshoot of her husband’s U.S. Labor party and extremist wing of the Democrats.) gains a majority in the Bundestag. Janice Hart and Mark Fairchild, “LaRouche” Democrats, are elected of Secretary of State for Illinois and Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, respectively. Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) is elected to the Senate. Texas Congressman George W. Bush crashes his car into another while driving under the influence. His neck is injured, but the other passengers are less lucky: one is paralyzed and another dies of internal bleeding. Bush is convicted of a DUI and involuntary manslaughter, and is sentenced to ten years in prison. In addition, his wife leaves him and takes the children, while the House of Representatives censure him. Bush resigns and goes to prison, where he converts to Mormonism and quits his addictions. Two years go by, and he receives an early parole (likely due to his father’s influence.). Magician David Coperfield sparks political unrest after walking through the Great Wall of China in Jiayuguan. "Visual kei" (Japanese glam-rock gangs) become popular with youth throughout Japan. Newsweek warns of violence by the "Trekkie" community, after an attack on actor William Shatner in New York City, New York. Chinese artists launch the single "Let the World be filled with Love", backed by government officials in Beijing, China, to compete with American pop culture. Chinese singer Teresa Teng is proclaimed an "underground leader" by government officials. Russian musical groups Aquarium, Kino, Alisa and Strannye Igry launch an insurrection in Leningrad, Russia. "Xibeifeng" (a.k.a. "Northwest Wind") becomes popular throughout China, seen as a call for change politically and culturally. "Gun Fu" (violent gun battles) become popular as the the Tongs and Triads assert their power in major cities including Hong Kong and Shanghai. Military forces are deployed to enforce the "Cultural Zones" under orders from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in New Delhi, India. Japanese corporations, led by Sony Corporation begin adding pyrocartrideges to the back of electronic devices in an effort to prevent intellectual property theft. Grizzly II: The Predator, starring George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, Laura Dern and John Rhys-Davies is released. Japanese actress Keiko Matsuzaka reportedly gives birth to a demonic entity in Tokyo, Japan, sparking international attention. Filipino actress Robina Gokongwei and husband Lance Gokungwei control a giant snake dubbed "Amaya" in Ortigas, Philippines. Drug smugglers are reported using corpses of dead babies to smuggle cocaine through Miami, Florida and New York City, New York, sparking international outrage.
1987: WHO/CDC officials announce the first successful treatment of genetic defects through genetic engineering in Atlanta, Georgia. U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the first recorded case of Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus (BIV) (a.k.a. "Cow AIDS/HIV") is reported in Washington D.C., sparking concerns about a link with the outbreak of the human AIDS/HIV virus. Reports of "black ambulances" throughout Brazil are reported taking part in organ-harvesting crimes. Hrushiv Disaster; a permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered outside of Hrushiv, Ukraine, by Russian military forces, sparking a massive exodus of the region. Amerika (ABC-TV) television mini-series about Soviet occupation of the United States actually becomes a major hit. British singer George Michael is placed under arrest for "indecency" and "inappropriate music". Heavy metal musician Ozzy Osborne is arrested in New York City, New York after he is blamed for teen suicides. Max Headroom (played by actor Matt Frewer) becomes the official spokesperson for New Coke with a 5-year contract. "Pogoball", along with the Segway (2001), one of the biggest divergences in transportation. Civl unrest and violence erupt in Egypt due to oil shortages. Radio messages spark military tensions between Iran and Iraq, attempting to draw the U.S. into the conflict. Former porn actress Anna Ilona Staller is elected Prime Minister of Italy amidst great controversy. Oceanographers uncover a growing "dead zone" caused by deadly algae blooms within the Gulf of Mexico. Soviet military forces begin equipping Arab military forces throughout the world, targetting Israel. "Brain Gyms" are established starting in Ventura, California to "create new neural pathways". Honduran Doctor Alfredo Bowman announces a herbal treatment to deal with the AIDS/HIV virus, to the relief of the international medical community. President Gary Hart signs the Telecommunications Act of 1987, regulating videophone activities, after a child creates a phone bill of $17,000.00 in Sacramento, California. Tipper Gore publishes An Inconvenient Truth, linking heavy metal, rap/hip-hop, and rock and roll music to the general decline in morality nationwide, becoming a major bestseller. President Gary Hart is caught in a sex scandal in Miami, Florida with model Donna Rice, sparking Republican calls for impeachment. Playboy magazine publishes a detailed piece on tantric sex, popularizing the practice nationwide. The FCC decides to retain the Fairness Doctrine for radio and television programming. Actor Sean Penn is beaten to death in a California jail. Civil Rights activist Julian Bond (D-GA) is elected the House of Representatives. Christopher Reeves is The Running Man. Televangelist James Bakker is tried and convicted of raping Jessica Han, discrediting many members of the "Moral Majority". Holographic 3-D television is introduced on a limited commercial basis starting in Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California. Martial law is imposed throughout Xinjiang, after Chinese military officials report a "zombie attack" in Khotan, sparking rumors or attempts to "weaponize" zombies. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of tin, during a conference in Rome, Italy. "Nothing To My Name" musical single by Cui Jian, becomes a call for youth rebellion, signalling youth disillusionment. Martial law is declared over South Korea, after protests erupt in major cities nationwide. Health officials in Ayacucho, Peru report the theft and sale of human eyes, sparking international attention and concern. Prince's The Black Album is released in stores. It has been hailed by various celebrities as the greatest album of 1988. Shortly after that, Prince released the 3-LP Crystal Ball set. Actor Bruce Willis release The Return Of Bruno with great sales, with the single Respect Yourself that gotten him a Grammy award for best new artist. First reports of "Jinmenken" (man-faced dogs) begin occuring in Japan, sparking international attention and concern. South African Police Services report attacks and sexual assaults against women in shopping mall changing rooms in Johannesburg, South Africa. Riots and civil unrest erupt throughout China after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak.
1988: Armand Hammer v. California; U.S. Supreme Court overturns Proposition 64 (a.k.a. "Prevent AIDS Now Initiative Committee") (PANIC), through the work of LGBT leaders. Gary Hart re-elected President. "One Australia" policy announced by PM John Howard, calling for a ban on Asian immigrants. Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China boycott the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in solidarity with North Korea. American singer Neil Young is banned from performing in Europe by the European Economic Community. RJR Reynolds introduces "Smokeless Cigarettes". The Last Temptation of Christ directed by Martin Scorsese is banned due to massive protests by Christian fundamentalists. Game show personality Vanna White makes her hit film debut with Goddess of Love, becoming a major celebrity. Carrie: The Musical based on the novel by Stephen King, makes its hit Broadway debut. "Harmonic Convergence" of planets is celebrated across the globe as the "mankind's shift from warlike to peaceful". Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) wins the Republican Party nomination in an effort to appeal to youth. Tawana Bradley Riots; Race riots erupt in Brooklyn, New York after Tawana Bradley accuses police officers of rape. WHO/CDC officials report a disease outbreak outside of Atlanta, Georgia, sparking civil unrest and violence."Power Pad" (Nintendo Systems) is unveiled, bringing Nintendo into the "exer-gaming" market. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) leads a campaign to regulate MTV, claiming the "negative influence of violent and sexual images" in New York City, New York. 6,500 couples are married in a mass mariage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Skip Humphrey (DFL-MN) is elected to the Senate. Doug Lafollette (D-WI) is elected to the Senate. Alan Keyes (R-MD) is elected to the Senate. Jacques Cheminade, a leader of the European Workers Party (another LaRouche organization), is elected President of France. He lost reelection, but will return to office in 1995. Former President Lyndon LaRouche (D/ U.S. Labor-NH) is convicted on charges of mail fraud and tax fraud. He is sentenced to 25 years in federal prison and denied parole. Retired Admiral John McCain (R) is elected Governor of Arizona. Neil Bush, employee of the Silverado Savings and Loans union, is arrested, convicted and imprisoned for his part in the Savings and Loans scandal. Gordon Michael Scallion proclaims the rise of "Blue-Ray Children", proclaiming a generation of "psychic abilities". Palestinian leaders announce a "Declaration of Independence" in Ramallah, formally establishing the "Confederation of Palestine". "Qiu Ge" (Chinese prison songs) are popularized by Chi Zhiqiang, who calls for the end to the "re-education" /political prison camps throughout China. Alan Moore's Twilight of the Superheroes maxi-series is released. Singer Elvis Presley is reported to have faked his death and living in secrecy in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Russian and Eastern European athletes are accused of "abortion doping" by sports officials, sparking international attention and concern to reproductive rights and abortion.
1989: Japanese officials report a permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in the region of Taiwan (ROC) and Miyake Island (JAP) (e.g. "Devil's Sea", "Dragon's Triangle"), sparking tensions between China and Japan. Killer Bee infestations become more pronounced; Power-Glove becomes top selling item. Kola Disaster; Russian military officials in Kola, outside of Murmansk, report a "demonic outbreak" after drilling for oil. Anti-American riots erupt in Brazil and Peru over organ-harvesting syndicate crimes, sparking tensions with the United States. Military forces shoot down a UFO in the Kalihari Desert, South African troops transport the wreckage to the United States. Shintaro Ishihara is elected Prime Minister citing an ultra-nationalist platform for Japan. Brian "The Boz" Bosworth leads the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, amidst controversy for "trash-talking" against the Denver Broncos. Saturday Night Live (NBC-TV) is cancelled due to protests by the American Family Association (AFA), amidst accusations of obscenity. McDonald's introduces the McRib sandwhich amidst great fanfare and popularity. Yugoslavian musical group Riva makes its hit debut with its hit debut "Rock On", amidst controversy. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Gunhed to great success. Emmanuel Cleaver, backed by the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, successfully leads a ban against rap/hip-hop music in Kansas City, Missouri; Parents Against Subliminal Seduction (PASS) succesfully pushes for a ban on concerts in San Antonio, Texas; National Organization for Women (NOW) launches a national campaign to allow the baring of female breasts, starting in Seneca Falls, New York. "Satanic underground" is exposed in a television special by ABC-TV reporter Geraldo Rivera. Actress Talisa Soto (License to Kill, Mortal Combat), poses nude for Playboy magazine. "Lost" episode of The Simpsons (FOX-TV) named "Dead Bart", written by Matt Groening and David Silverman is aired, featuring a morbid storyline that features the death of Bart Simpson and features a graveyard with the predicted deaths of guest stars, place on graves. Rudy Giuliani (Liberal Party-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City. Legion, the third Exorcist movie and directed by John Carpenter, is released to great success. Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announces in Washington D.C., federal guidelines banning assignment of certain people to certain jobs/occupations due to genetic predispositions. UFOs are seen throughout Gulf Breeze, Florida, sparking concern throughout the Atlantic Seaboard. Ning Lai develops "anti-gravity" in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "AC gravity effect", utilizing gravitoelectric fields. "Gorby Acid", LSD stickers featuring Mikhail Gorbachev become extremely popular in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia. "Gangtaiyue" music sparks a youth revolution, encouraging people to question and challenge government. Chinese pro-democracy activist is run over by a tank in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, sparking international attention and concern. South African activist Nelson Mandela dies in prison on Robben Island, South Africa, sparking international attention and concern. Milli Vanilli's lip-synching incident in Lake Compounce Theme Park averted. Russian Karvina Corporation releases Killswitch video game, with reports of demonic entities in Moscow, Russia. Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos fakes his death in Honolulu, Hawaii in an effort to insure the secrecy of medical efforts to keep him alive and revive him. Transformers: The Movie (1986) is banned by Japanese authorities, sparking international attention. South African children launch an armed insurection , disarming police starting in Diepkloof, South Africa. South African military forces report shooting down a UFO in the Kalahari Desert, on the border between South Africa and Botswana. Soviet space probes Phobos-1 and Phobos-2 are mysteriously destroyed, apparently by an extraterrestrial presence on the Martian surface.
1990: "Cold Fusion" being confirmed by Pons/ Fleischmann in Salt Lake City, Utah. SONY unveils, in Tokyo, Japan, "wrist-televisions" for sale, in time for the Christmas shopping season. Italian government authorities report c. 231 children abducted for organ-haresting, sparking a nationwide panic. New Madrid Earthquake; 8.1 earthquake centered in New Madrid, Missouri causes damage across the country, being felt as far north as Washington D.C. Marla Maples, mistress to Donald Trump, poses nude for Playboy magazine, amidst the controversy over Trump's affairs; Singer Sinead O'Connor poses nude for Playboy magazine. Vanilla Ice introduces rap music to the mainstream. Lambada Brazilian dance becomes popular worldwide. Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba wins the right of international intervention for Japanese military forces. Famine has spread to all of India, Pakistan, Middle East, and all of Africa, despite international humanitarian aid efforts. NASA officials voice concern as the Space Shuttle Discovery mysteriously disappears, along with 7 astronauts. Dick Tracy starring Warren Beatty, makes its hit debut, launching rides at Disneyland parks and launching a film franchise. Toho releases Mothra vs. Bagan to great success. "F*** the Police" rap single by N.W.A. is banned after ressure from police groups nationwide; "Me So Horny" by 2 Live Crew is banned after pressure from women's rights groups; Heavy metal group Judas Priest is placed under arrest after hidden messages are found on its "Stained Class" single. Sinead O'Connor is banned from performances throughout Europe, after tearing up a picture of the Pope on television. Tennis player Martina Narvitilova makes her professional tennis comeback winning the Wimbleon Tournament. American professional football becomes popular across the glone with the creation of European teams including the London Monarchs, Barcelona Dragons, and the Frankfurt Galaxy. Author Mario Vargas Llosa is elected in presidential elections on a socialist platform, sparking tensions with the United States. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-AR), wife of current Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, is elected the first female governor of that state. Italian singer Toto Cutugno makes his hit musical debut with the single "Insieme: 1992". WHO/CDC officials report a massive disease outbreak in the Kosovo region of Yugoslavia, sparking civil unrest and violence; Health officials in Lagos, Nigeria report a "koro" (penis-shrinking disease) outbreak, causing panic and civil unrest. 60 Minutes (CBS-TV) reports the dangers of dental fillings due to mercury toxicity, sparking a health care crisis. U.S. military personnel stationed in the Middle East, especially Iraq and Kuwait, report outbreaks of "Gulf War Syndrome". Operation Sun Devil; Secret Service agents dismantle Steve Jackson Games in San Jose, California over alleged "hacker activities". "Nasty" rap/ hip-hop album by Too Much Joy becomes a major bestseller, partially because of efforts to ban the record in Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Cancer patient Craig Shergold of Carshalton, England launches an international campaign to end cancer worldwide. Lester Maddox (AIP-GA) is reelected Governor. Nova Scotia votes to secede from Canada and become part of the United States. Former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke (R-LA) is narrowly elected Governor. By the time he is sworn in, all hell will have broken out in the Sportsman’s paradise. Christopher Reeve has two major hits this year; the sci-fi thriller Total Recall and the romantic comedy Pretty Woman, with Julia Roberts. Controversial preacher Fred Phelps (D-KS) is elected Governor of that state. Maria Devi Christos (a.k.a. Marina Tsvigun), displaying paranormal powers, proclaims herself the "messenger of the New Age" in Stalino, Ukraine SSR, battling against Soviet military forces. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of zinc, during a conference in Rome, Italy. Soviet officials launch a crackdown on "Gopnik" (Russian male youth gangs) in major cities nationwide. Brian Wilson's second solo album Sweet Insanity is released in stores, which includes his highly-successful rap crossover hit Smart Girls. The Minutemen, a prequel to Watchmen, is released. Brazilian religious and police authorities report attacks on children by plastic Xuxa dolls, during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, sparking international attention. New Madrid Fault revealed as an 8.1 earthquake in New Madrid, Missouri strikes the Midwest, fueling civil unrest and violence.
1991: "Flag-Burning" Amendment to the U.S. Constittution. U.S. POWs/MIAs are discovered in Vietnam and Laos. Indonesia suffers civil unrest and violence amidst reports of oil shortages in Indonesia, sparkng tensions throughout SE Asia. Reports emerge in Poland and Russia of rich Arabs using street children for organ-harvesting, sparking riots. Riots erupt across Moscow after reports of international efforts to auction off the body of Vladimir Lenin are announced. Tennis player Bjorn Borg stuns the professional tennis world with his return winning the Wimbledon Tournament. The Rocketeer starring Jennifer Connelly, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Senator John Heinz (R-NY) dies mysteriously in a helicopter crash. The staged murders in the Japanese film Guinea Pig 2 are investigated by the FBI and Tokyo Police and found to be factual. Actor Charlie Sheen, whom reported the film to authorities, gives up alcohol and narcotics and becomes a born-again Christian. Pop singer Tiffany poses nude for Playboy magazine, helping to revive her musical career. Swedish group Carola makes its hit debut with the musical single "Fångad av en stormvind". "Tectrix VR Bike" introduces "networked exer-gaming" systems, allowing people to compete against each other in various games. Ozone therapy is approved by the FDA in Washington D.C., as a means to treat AIDS/HIV patients; Doctor John Holt announces a microwave treatment for cancer in Sydney, Australia. Adult/pornographic "1-900" videophone lines gain major popularity due to a rise in advertising. Heavy metal artist Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth launches the "Helvete" movement in Oslo, Norway based on esoteric Nazism. William Kennedy Smith is found guilty of sexual assault. Alberta secedes from Canada and becomes part of the United States. Desert Storm is a success, Saddam Hussein is toppled and Iraq liberated. With assistance from the United Nations, the Kurds secede from Iraq and become their own nation. Ray Mabus (D-MS) is reelected Governor of that state. Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center in Betheseda, Maryland unveil the creation of artificial eyes, with a resolution similar to black-and-white televisions. Saint Louis Riots; Riots erupt in Saint Louis, Missouri, after police launch a crackdown on their concert, sparking violence and civil unrest. Self-proclaimed messiah "Yaweh ben Yaweh" (a.k.a. Hulon Mitchell, Jr.)is captured by FBI and police officials, after attempting to incite a race war. "Vissarion" (a.k.a. Sergey Anatolyevitch Torop) is proclaimed the "Siberian Messiah" in Minusinsk, Russia, imposing a vegan lifestyle, sparking civil unrest and violence. Leonard Nimoy calls for peace between different "Trekkie/Trekker" factions, during a press conference in Los Angeles, California. "Russian Air Force Diet", consisting of cabbage soup, becomes a popular diet plan starting in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia. U.S. Department of Labor announces that the average American worker now works 30 hours per week, sparking international attention. INTERPOL Chief Bjorn Eriksson warns of a growing international criminal trade in human organs, during a conference in Montevideo, Uruguay. Cool As Ice starring Vanilla Ice makes it huge box-office debut. Reports throughout Japan spread of "Hanako" (demonic spirits) occurring in bathrooms nationwide, sparking international attention and concern. Kentucky Fried Chicken changes its corporate name to KFC due to the use of mutated chicken meat, sparking international concern for the fast-food chain.
1992: President Gary Hart announces the creation of the National Computer Mercantile Network (NCMN) in Washington D.C., sparking concerns from small businesses and rural leaders. Physicists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory announce the first self-sustaining fusion reaction system in Princeton, New Jersey. Wall Street Journal reports that over 10% of the GNP of Japan is created through its robotics workforce, sparking tensions within labor unions and industrial organizations. Flat Earth Society protests outside the White House in Washington D.C., objecting to the Colombus Day anniversary celebrations. Panic and civil unrest spreads with the outbreak of the BIV (a.k.a. "Cow AIDS/HIV") spread by dairy and beef cattle, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Crystal Pepsi makes its debut, soon devouring up more of the market share. Ross Perot elected President. Valiant and Image Comics make their hit debuts amidst a booming independent comics industry. Japanese-led Asian Pacific Economic Community (APEC) and German-led European Union (EU) launch an "economic cold war" against the United States. Canadian magician Doug Henning establishes "Maharishi Veda Land" amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Satanic cult activity is reported by police officials in Canada, sparking fears of a growing movement. Automation, mechanization, robotics, and digital computerization are blamed for massive unemployment across the globe, fueling anti-technological sentiment. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) become a major bestseller and are seen as a major technological leap. Israeli officials led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres report that Iran has begun production of nuclear weapons during a press conference in Tel Aviv. Major celebrations across the Western Hemisphere regarding the 500th anniversary of the landing of Christopher Colombus; Giant sundial is constructed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in honor of the landing. MP Neil Kinnock is elected British Prime Minister, leading the Labor Party into power in parliamentary elections. New York Times popularizes "grunge slang", which some critics call an attack on the "English -only" Amendment movement. Toho releases a remake of Godzilla vs. King Kong to great success. Carolco releases a reboot of Spiderman, with Spidey fighting Electro and Sandman. James Cameron directed the controversial adaption, which the MPAA gives an R-rating. Irish singer Linda Martin makes her international debut with the hit single "Why Me". Singer Dionne Warwick launches the "Psychic Friends Network", becoming a major success over videophone lines. Varg "Count Grishnackh" Vikernes confirms reports that the "Helvete" are committing "acts of Satanism" throughout Norway; Law enforcement officers report church bombings from Oslo, Bergen, Sarpsborg, Stavanger, and Vindafjord, Norway by "Helvete" members. 30,000 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Nude & Breast Freedom Day; Annual festival celebrating nudism and the baring of female breasts is established in Berkeley, California. Sacred Orgasm by Kenneth Ray Stubbs published, sparking a neo-Tantric revival in the US. Buddhists such as Georg Feuerstein are quick criticize this development calling it "neurotic.. an attempt at clothing purely genital impulses or neurotic emotional needs in an aura of spirituality..."; "Smile.jpg", a frightening picture is placed on the Internet, causing people to have psychotic episodes and to commit suicide. Senator Geraldine Ferraro is reelected. Joe Walsh wins the nomination for Ross Perot’s Vice President. Vice President Al Gore (TN) and Governor Ann Richards (TX) are the Democrats’ presidential nominees. For the Republicans’ nominations, Governor John S. McCain III (AZ) and Senator Teresa Heinz (PA (widow of Senator John Heinz) are selected. Tim Burton’s Batman Returns is a great success; with Michael Keaton in the title role, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Dustin Hoffman as the Penguin, Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent and Marlon Wayons as Robin. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Controversial former Governor Evan Mecham (I-AZ) is elected to the Senate. Alessandra Mussolini, granddaughter of Il Duce, is elected Mayor of Naples. Park officials order the quarantine of Joshua Tree National Monument after a reported "zombie attack". Ultra-nationalist violence erupts in Montreal, Quebec after a Guns N' Roses concert, sparking the Canadian government to declare martial law. Self-proclaimed messiah Claude Maurice Marcel Vorilhon survives an assassination attempt on his life in Paris, France. Magician David Copperfield displays his flight ability in Durham, North Carolina, sparking international attention. Russian scientist Yevgeny Podkletnov unveils "gravitic shielding" before military and government officials in Moscow, sparking an arms race. Islamic fundamentalist revolution overthrows the governments of Algeria and Egypt, amidst collapse in oil supplies. ESA's Hermes spaceplane conducts its first succesful flight from GSC Kourou. A great day for European astronautics. Parents praise the Happy Meal tie-ins to Batman Returns. French government authorities call for a boycott of Israeli medical practices after reports of organ harvesting in Jerusalem, Israel, sparking international condemnation and concern. Manananggal Scare; Residents in Tondo to Manila, report seeing a manananggal (e.g. cannibalistic female vampires) sparking fear of a growing population. U.S. Republican leaders call for opposition to "Agenda 21" by the United Nations, calling it a "threat to national sovereignty".
1993: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield sparks a religious renaissance, as people begin to create a "more spiritual society". President Ross Perot passes the National Health Reform Act which establishes a federal ID system for health care, which later is expanded for "security purposes". Illegal rap album "Bodycount" by Ice-T and Ice-Cube becomes a major underground bestseller. Soccer player Nii Lamptey of Ghana is proclaimed the "next Pele", launching a massive soccer craze. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi proves scientifically that mass meditation/prayer can effectively reduce violence in conflict regions. Crop circles are reported outside of Johannesburg, South Africa offering further evidence of extraterrestrial life. Massive worldwide crop damage is blamed on holes in the ozone layer, sparking famine and civil unrest; UFO sighting take place across Ireland and Great Britain. Scientists uncover a permanent rift in the space-time continuum in the South Atlantic Ocean (a.k.a. "The South Atlantic Anomaly"), sparking tensions with Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazilian governments. Transvaal Riots; Riots erupt in Transvaal, South Africa over reports of organ-harvesting by the apartheid government. Homeless people begin forming private militias beginning with the "Arm the Homeless" militia in Columbus, Ohio. Hawaiian nationalists led by Kekuni Blaisdell call for independence for the Kingdom of Hawai'i in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joseph Newman is honored by President Ross Perot in a Rose Garden ceremony for his contributions to science. A US Senate committee concerning POWs/MIA uncovers evidence American soldiers still held captive by Vietnam, North Korea, and the People's Republic of China. Russian scientists reveal evidence of a “Yeti” like creature, the Alma, which was captured by the Red Army and later died in captivity. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2.0 to great success. Much of the press and tickets are due to Toho killing off Godzilla (his son is irradiated and becomes a new Godzilla) to end the domestic series in preparation for the American version. Irish singer Niamh Kavanagh makes his international debut with the hit single "In Your Eyes". WWF Wrestler Hulk Hogan is considered the highest paid videophone celebrity; The New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) are considered the highest paid musical act on videophone, according to Wall Street Journal. "Helvete" actions spread across into Gothenburg, Sweden, sparking tensions throughout the Scandinavian region. James McMillan (The Rent is too Damn High Party-NY) elected Mayor of New York City. Defeated for reelection, he runs and wins again in 2009. Queen Elizabeth, a.k.a. "the Queen Mother", dies while visiting during a royal trip to Sydney, Australia. American law enforcement officials begin allowing "psychic forensics" into criminal investigations and cases. Trees are magnetized in Southhaven Park, New York after the appearence of UFOs in the area. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of copper, lead and natural gas during a conference in Rome, Italy. Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping warns of strategic mineral shortages, during a speech in Beijing, China, sparking tensions with Japan and Russia. Chinese singer Faye Wong is proclaimed the "Diva of Asia", sparking fears of Chinese influence. Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham, Alabama is apparently attacked by Freemasons, sparking animosity nationwide. Russian Mafiya controls all domestic banking institutions, despite government anti-corruption efforts. "Pansori" (Korean traditional musical story-telling) is used to spread support for South Korea starting in Seoul. Czechoslovakia collapses in a random civil war. Ethnic cleansing everywhere, the Moravian border zone is a an endless frontline. The Mars Polar Lander mission is a success. Comedian Chevy Chase begins hosting his own show The Chevy Chase Show with success. By 2009, he successfully replaced Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. NKOTB's Face The Music album is released causing controversy due to their musical departure. With that, the album has gotten huge sales and Dirty Dawg became one of the successful singles of the year. Around that time, Jonathan Knight outed himself as homosexual in public.
1993-1994: Blind Melon makes their hit debut, signaling explosion of "grunge" genre. Internet dead as AOL network spreads. U.S. Army and National Guard forces are ordered to contain "zombie attacks" in Los Angeles, San Pedro, and Santa Monica, sparking concern of a political crackdown on anti-Perot sentiment. Organ-legging sydicate led by Amit Kumar and Santosh Raut is uncovered by police officials in Bombay, India.
1994: Vladimir Zhrinovsky, Russian ultra-nationalist comes to power in Moscow. Quebec independence. David Caruso becomes a movie star. The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin and Penelope Ann Miller, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Colombia led by Andres Escobar wins the World Cup in Los Angeles, California, sparking international attention. "English-only" Amendment is established (U.S.). Pro-football/baseball player Bo Jackson dazzles the sports world. Heavy metal music is reported to contain "subliminal messages" leading to a national ban. "Sky Dancers" (Galoob) dolls become popular. Patrick Ewing leads the New York Knicks to the NBA Championship. Local residents report being attacked in Taiyuan, China by the "Sibuxiang Beast", forcing the deployment of PLA forces to the region. Second Korean War; Japan and North Korea clash after a naval incident in the Sea of Japan. Actor Rubén Blades is elected President of Panama. Russian-backed Bulgarian forces enter into Macedonia, escalating fighting within the Balkans region. WHO/CDC officials report organ-harvesting networks in India, sparking a massive police crackdown; Chinese government officials begin using convicted criminals, mainly political prisoners, for organ-harvesting; Anti-American riots erupt in Guatemala over organ-harvesting syndicate crimes; health officials report c. 6,000 children harvested for organs in Latin America. Tensions mount nationwide as severe droughts and famine occur across Australia. NYPD Blue (ABC-TV) is cancelled due to protests by the American Family Association (AFA) amidst accusations of obscenity. Radio personality Howard Stern is elected governor of New York under a libertarian platform, amidst anti-Perot sentiment. Entertainer Mister Rogers is revealed to have been a Marine Sniper during the Korean War, during a press conference. Schindler's List by Steven Spielberg is banned in Malaysia and the Philippines, due to protests by religious conservatives. Former Colonel Oliver North (R-VA) is elected to the Senate. Irish crooners Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan make their international debut with the hit "Rock N' Roll Kids". "Helvete" guerillas burn churches in Sund, Snertingdal, Buskerud, Akra, Askim, and Gjerdum, Norway, sparking sectarian tensions throughout the country; "Helvete" guerillas begin intimidating journalists through murder and extortion. Mark Roosevelt (D-MA), the great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, is elected Governor. Mitt Romney (I-MA) is elected Senator. Harold Stassen (R-MN) is reelected to the Senate. Former Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton dies of a massive heart attack. At the time, he was considered the Democrats’ best hope for beating President Perot. His widow and daughter move to Illinois, where Hillary will be elected Senator. George Romero’s The Stand is a huge, scary success. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Jeb Bush, despite his controversial family, is elected Governor of Florida. Troy Hurtubise of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada creates the first "ballistics suit" (a.k.a. "mecha-armor", "Iron Man armor"). Oil reaches $50.00 (U.S.) per barrel, sparking concerns of an international fuel shortage and an economic crisis. "Kogal" (Japanese party-girls) become extremely popular with youth, sparking national attention. Militia movement "General" Linda Thompson leads a "March on Washington" in defiance of the Perot Adminisration. Korean political leaders Chun Doo-hwon and Roh Tae-woo are executed by North Korean troops in Seoul. Gerry Anderson's Space Precinct becomes a smashing success. Hammer (formerly MC Hammer) released the grammy award-winning album The Funky Headhunter with Pumps And A Bump as its single. AWB leader Eugene Terre'Blanche proclaims "reign of the Antichrist" during a rally in Johannesburg, South Africa, sparking international attention. Ukranian military forces shootdown a UFO outside of Kiev, fueling tensions between Russia and Ukraine, raising military tension. Atlas Shrugged (Marvel Comics) based on the works of Ayn Rand, written by Steve Ditko, makes its hit debut,.
1995: Nintendo VirtuaBoy console makes its hit debut, part of a new wave of VR. Controversy over unauthorized pornographic content spreads - 2nd Sexual Revolution underway. Waterworld makes its hit debut. Actress Elizabeth Berkley, becomes a star after the film Showgirls launches her career. Showgirls becomes the movie hit of the decade. Disneyland Europe is packed. Bosnia is stabilized, Milošević and Karadžić are overthrown and arrested and the Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs create an egalitarian federative republic. Serbian revanchists create international terrorist organization collaborating with American far-right militias and east European skinheads. President Jelcin is reelected for the first time. South Africa falls apart due to Afrikanner-led "war for homeland". Nicky Barmby emerges as a major soccer player in Great Britain. Government of Thailand collapses due to international boycotts over its policies on child prostution. Michael Jordan leads the Baltimore Orioles to a World Series. Charles Barkley leads the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Championship. Food riots are reported nationwide due to drought in the Midwest; Last portions of rainforest destroyed in Madagascar. 1945 alternate-history novel by Newt Gingrich and William R. Fortschen, becomes a major bestseller. Rush Limbaugh is named Speaker of the House of Representatives in a highly partisan anti-Perot vote. Deepak Chopra establishes "Chopra Center for Well Being" across the globe, starting in Los Angeles, California as "spiritual alignment centers". Pakistan and Russia begin sending scientists to aid Iran's nuclear program, sparking international tensions. President Ross Perot signs the MPAA-backed Copyright Protection Act, banning the "copying of copyrighted materials for distribution". Evidence is uncovered that paparrazzi and/or the royal family premediated the death of Princess Diana. MP William Hague is elected British Prime Minister after he leads the Tory Party to electoral victory in parliamentary elections. "Roswell Autopsy" film evidence is leaked to the press, proving that the United States and Great Britain have known about extraterrestrial life since 1947, fueling paranoia worldwide. The 1996 Acura SLX, blending the mini-van and the SUV for families. "Black helicopter" campaigns against militias are uncovered, sparking paranoia. Norwegian group Secret Garden makes its hit debut with their single "Nocturne". C. Dolores Tucker purchases a large portion of Time/Warner/AOL stock, pressuring the corporation to drop all rap/hip-hop titles from its labels in New York City, New York. FBI officials in Fort Myers, Florida report that Caleb Fairley meeting with Norwegian "Helvete" members, in an effort to back his "teen militia"; "Helvete" guerillas burn churches in Telemark, Vestby, Sandefjord, et al., Norway, despite efforts by law enforcement. Actress/comedian Drew Barrymore poses nude for Playboy magazine. 360,000 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Quebec votes to separate from Canada and become its own nation. Tim Burton’s Batman Forever is a huge success; with Keaton and Wayans returning as Batman and Robin, Rene Russo as Dr. Meridian, Billy Dee Williams as Two Face, and Robin Williams as the Riddler. Lollapalooza Riots;Riots erupt at the Lollapalooza '95 concert in Charles Town, West Virginia after Pavement launches an anti-Perot rant. Psychic Eugenia Davitashvili proclaims her power of protection over Russian political officials in Moscow, Russia. Journalist Susan Walsh disappears while investigating the rising "vampire underground". "Jenkem", a street drug based on fermented raw sewage, is trafficked in Lusaka, Zambia. Statues of Lord Ganesha begin producing milk in New Delhi, India attracting thousands of religious pilgrims. Korean singer Seo Taiji sparks controversy, demanding an end to government censorship in Seoul, despite war time restrictions. United Nations investigation uncovers trade in human organs, primarily from political prisoners in Shanghai and Beijing, sparking international attention. French journalist Paul-Loup Sulitzer launches an international investigation into the growing organ trade across the globe. International outrage erupts as WHO/CDC officials uncover evidence of organ-harvesting from alleged "political prisoners" in Cape Town, South Africa. Springboks rig the 1995 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand, by spraying a neural toxin in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ukranian military forces shootdown a UFO along the Romanian border, within the Carpathian Mountains, sparking military escalation within the region.
1996: Ross Perot re-elected President. Angelina Jolie marries her Foxfire costar, Jenny Shimizu. The two remain married until 1999, when they divorce. Second Krakatoa Disaster; volcanic eruption at Krakatoa, Indonesia, sparks a massive humanitarian aid and refugee crisis. Internet begins suffering a series of major system failures and crashes, disrupting economic trade. Comics crash averted. Heroes Reborn (1996/1997)- Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee restart the Marvel Universe. The Phantom starring Billy Zane makes its hit film debut, launching a film franchise. Barb Wire starring Pamela Anderson, makes its hit debut, launching a film fanchise. "Macarena" dance craze goes worldwide. Sheryl Crow is banned from performance after the release of her single "Love Is A Good Thing", after complaints by gun rights advocates about its content on gun violence; Heavy metal group Cannibal Corpse is placed under arrest on obscenity charges in Berlin, Germany. Riots erupt in major cities throughout Egypt after local officials ban all forms of Western music, especially rock and roll, heavy metal and rap music. Platte River in Nebraska dries up due to the greenhouse effect; Reports of "black blizzards" of prarie topsoil causing traffic jams, computer and power failures throughout the Midwest. NASCAR legend Richard Petty (R-NC) wins the gubernatorial election in North Carolina. NASA announces the completion of Space Station Freedom at Cape Canaveral, Florida as a major technological achievement. Doctor Who (FOX-TV) starring Eric Roberts as "the Master" makes its hit television debut. President Ross Perot signs the Communications Decency Act, banning "electronic pornography" in Washington D.C. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination based on a populist platform. Rapper Tupac Shakur is revealed to have "faked his death" while living in New Zealand. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is banned in schools nationwide due to its "promotion of alternative lifestyles". Irish singer Eimear Quinn makes her hit musical debut with the single "The Voice". C. Dolores Tucker launches a campaign to ban rap music by Tupac Shakur, after the musician ridicules her in a song, in Brooklyn, New York. The Art of Sexual Magic by Margot Anand is published. It is widely cited as responsible for the popularization of neo-Tantra in Europe. This development enrages many. Battlecruiser 3000AD (Take-Two Interactive) science-fiction video game created by Derek Smart, makes its hit debut. Lavender Town Syndrome; Hundreds of children across Japan and South Korea are hospitalized or commit suicide, due to strange psychological damage caused by Pokemon: Green and Pokemon: Red. Pat Buchanan is nominated as the U.S. Tax Payer’s Party candidate for President, and the Reform party’s nominee for Governor of Virginia, the latter he is successful at. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) is elected to the Senate. The guillotine replaces the electric chair as the official method of execution for the state of Georgia. Halliburton CEO Dick Cheney (TX) and Senator Alan Keyes (MD) are the Republican nominees in this election. Mexican superhero "Superbarrio Gómez" launches rallies against the Perot administration in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, regarding civil rights for Chicano/Latino people. Tensions mount between India and Pakistan after a "zombie attack" is reported along the "line of control" in Srinagar, India. Troy Hurtubise of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada succssfully contracts the "ballistics suit" (a.k.a. "mecha-armor", "Iron Man armor") for the U.S. and Canadian military starting. British health officials unveil "artificial food", as a means to alleviate famine and hunger in Cambridge, England. British government officials announce massive shortages in natural gas, during a televised speech in London, England. "Trekkies" in Little Rock, Arkansas call for Congress to launch impeachment hearings against President Ross Perot. "Visual kei" (Japanese glam-rock gangs) arrive in the United States, clashing with local urban street gangs along the West Coast. Russian oligarchs Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Alex Konanykhin, Mikhail Fridman, Vladimir Gusinsky, Vitaly Malkin and Vladimir Potanin are credited with control of the government. "Provisional Government General Council" for the Republic of Texas is formed in Austin, with the support of actor Chuck Norris. "Rally for the Bill of Rights" is held at the Washington Monument in defiance of the Perot administration in Washington D.C.; Allied troops battle against North Korean troops in Yonsei and Myongdong, South Korea, despite heavy resistance. The Ford Indigo becomes the new staple of supercar design worldwide. Japan is flooded with biochemical terrorist attacks. CD players are defeated by the growing SDAT-player craze. Brief coup de etat attempt in Russia by Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Weezer's second album Songs From The Black Hole is released in stores. Power Rangers Zeo/Youngblood crossover mini-series is released. With growing food shortages throughout China, reports of cat meat being used begin appearing in Quiopu, China. Brazilian authorities report the rise of "churrasquinho de gato" (a.k.a. "cat barbeque") in Rio de Janeiro, for pie filling, kebabs, hamburgers, gyros, etc., due to the economic crisis. Quebecois scientist Serge Monast is assassinated by Project BLUE BEAM in Montreal, sparking international attention. Multimillionaire Dr. Ignatius Piazza, backed by Michael Savage, begins recruiting and arming people for a "New American Revolution" in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis have their long-awaited reunion and reconciliation in Las Vegas, Nevada, sparking national attention.
1997: Tensions mount between the Perot administration and the Zhirinovsky regime, as 2 American defense satellites are shot down by Russian satellites. Microsoft Web-TV takes off, creating competition for the cable and satellite dish companies. FBI and police officials report organ-harvesting networks in New Orleans, Louisiana, sparking panic and civil unrest. Clonaid is established, providing commercial human clones for infertile and LGBT persons amidst great religious controversy. Major flooding begins to occur in Central Europe along the Elbe and Oder Rivers, sparking a refugee crisis. Action movie star Joseph Estrada is elected in presidential elections in the Philippines on a populist platform. Singer Janet Jackson is placed under arrest in Singapore due to the "graphic nature" of her "Velvet Rope" album. The Puppy Channel is created by retired advertising executive Dan FitzSimons. According to Molly FitzSimons, 41% of people in focus group surveys say they prefer watching the channel to CNBC and 37% prefer it to TBS. Disney Corporation bans LGBT references from its films and products after pressure from Southern Baptist Convention. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announce their surrender to government forcs after a nationwide "sex strike" against the leftist cocaine cartel is announced in Bogota, Colombia. A spokesman for NOAA announces that the organization has recorded what appears to be the noise of a “giant, aquatic creature”. The top researchers claim it is not manmade nor does it match any living whale or fish. The public is even more surprised when a noted science fiction author points out that the location of the encounter took place 950 nautical miles away from the location of the late H.P. Lovecraft’s “fictional” city, Rlyeh. Members of Heaven's Gate cult disappear mysteriously after the passage of the Hale-Bopp comet in San Diego, California; Finnish Air Force F-18s confront UFOs in the Lapland area, sparking tensions in the region. "Moller M200G Jetson" makes its hit debut, introducing "flying cars" to the commercial market starting. Riots erupt outside the offices of America Online (AOL) in New York City, New York, amidst complaints of rate hikes and server problems. Lumber industry (a.k.a. "the lumber cartel") launches a national campaign against the Internet in Washington D.C., proclaiming concern for the environment. Reverend Al Sharpton (D-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City. Sam Raimi’s Batman: Intimidation Game is a huge success, with David Duchovny as the Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Bane, Elizabeth Hurley as Poison Ivy, and Michelle Williams as Barbara Gordon/ Batgirl. Marlon Wayans and Billy Dee Williams return as well. The film is notable for the crippling of Bruce Wayne midway through the film, and Dick Grayson replacing him as Batman, with both them working together to take Bane down. Actress Thuy Tran (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers) dies in a car accident in San Francisco, California. Weezer releases a cover of "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel on mp3. Johnny and Luther Htoo lead the God's Army Guerrillas in Burma, demonstrating "magical powers." These include invulnerability to bullets, mines and the ability to kill by pointing a rifle at the ground and concentrating. Superhero "Supergay" sparks immediate controversy, advocating for the rights of the LGBT community in Mexico City, Mexico. Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reports identifying c. 100,000 known psychics, sparking concern of a "psychic war" in Beijing. Magician David Copperfield marries model Claudia Schiffer, catching the attention of tabloids across the globe. Magician David Blaine displays his flight ability in Brooklyn, New York, before national television cameras. UFOs are witnessed over Mexico City, Mexico, sparking fears of an oncoming apocalypse throughout Latin America. Scientists in Helsinki, Finland; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Sheffield England; unveil "gravitic shielding", reproducing the results of Yevgeny Podkletnov. Militia groups in Maricopa County, Arizona announce the creation of the "Country of Arizona" before the United Nations in New York City, New York. U.S. troops enter through the Panhandle region, in an effort to force Texas back into the Union. Russian "Padonki" counterculture launches its rebellion against the government, demanding an end to the Zhirinovsky regime. Martial law is imposed over Hong Kong, after the British government turns over the lease for the region to Chinese officials. South Korea begins broadasting shows into China, in support of the pro-democracy movement. Reverend Al Sharpton leads a rally in support of Korean reunification in New York City, New York. Allied troops uncover mass-graves by North Korean troops, detailing atrocities against civilians. James Cameron's Titanic becomes one of the biggest cinematic flops in history. Spice World becomes one of the critical hits of the year. John Romero's Daikatana becomes the most revolutionary game of the decade. The Lost World: Jurassic Park is highly critically praised. A theme park based on the movie is planned. Legoland Windsor is a flop. Meego premiered on CBS with roaring success, lasting for four seasons before Bronson Pinchot quits the show due to his film commitments. After his success in movies, Pauly Shore creates and starred in a sitcom based upon his life. The show Pauly premiered on FOX and lasted for three seasons. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are accused of releasing "sterilization gum" in Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine, sparking international attention and concern. Bangalore and Madras, India are called the "Organ Bazaars" of the world, sparking international attention and concern. Reports throughout Korea of hypothermia and asphyxiation being caused by electric fans, sparking panic nationwide. Nigeria and Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal erupt in civil unrest and violence after an outbreak of "Koro", "penis-shrinking disease". Mexican officials report the disappearence of the island of Bermeja in the Gulf of Mexico, north of Yucatán, sparking international attention. Belgian U.N. troops are accused of cannibalism in Somalia, sparking civil unrest and controversy.
1998: Apple iMac fails to gain a significant market share, setting Apple to financial ruin; Spain wins the World Cup, after defeating Nigeria and Paraguay in Paris, France. Dean Devlin/ Roland Emmerich launch the Godzilla film franchise, sparking renewed interest in the genre, "Gojira purists" launch suicide bomb attacks against theaters showing the American version of Godzilla. The Avengers starring Uma Thurman and Ralph Fiennes, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. "WWJD" bracelets (e.g. "What Would Jesus Do") and "Promise Keepers" become popular. Economic collapse of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen occurs. Iran begins developing long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program against international pressure. Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally is banned due to nationwide pressure by Christian fundamentalist groups. Desmond Tutu uncovers concrete evidence of Dag Hammarskjold's 1961 assassination. Those who investigated the crash site verify a wound caused by a firearm on the Secretary General's head, as well as holes in the fuselage likely caused by a cannon. Israeli group Dana International makes its hit musical debut with their single "Diva". Doctor Stephen Mak unveils study linking pesticide and GMO intake to cancer rates during a press conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Yahoo! warns users that its accounts have been hacked, spreading a logic bomb/ worm virus across the globe, after the arrest of hacker Kevin Mitnick in San Jose, California; Riots erupt outside the corporate headquarters of America Online (AOL) in New York City, New York. Fighting erupts in Jordan due to massive water shortages, sparking a humanitarian refugee crisis; Turkey and Greece wage war over Cyprus, citing the limited water supply to the island; Riots erupt in Karachi over lack of water, sparking fears of a civil war. George W. Bush (R-TX) is elected Governor of Texas. Jesus Matayoshi, leader of World Economic Community Party and self-professed Messiah, is elected Governor of Okinawa prefecture. He is reelected in 2002, but his ultimate goal is Prime Minister, then Secretary-General of the United Nations. Law professor Barack Obama (D-IL) is elected to the House of Representatives. Actor Phil Hartman commits his unstable wife to a mental hospital. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan, wins Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Tom Hanks). Actor James Earl Jones dies of a heart attack while in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Russian government officials launch an information crackdown after Canadian filmmakers report a "zombie attack" in Zabrovst, Siberia. David Jacobs warns that there are now "alien/human hybrids" infiltrating into human society. Haitian Riots; Riots erupt in Port-au-Prince, Haiti after hundreds of children are blinded after a solar eclipse. "Para-Para" (Japanese synchronized dancing) becomes extremely popular with youth in Japanese society. "American Heritage Festival '98" is proclaimed a "patriotic Woodstock", after thousands of people in support of the militia movement attend in Carthage, Missouri. Korean singer Seo Taiji is credited with the lifting of government censorship restrictions during a ceremony in Seoul. South Korean television broadcasts receive higher ratings the China Central Television (CCTV) during prime time timeslots. "Noraebang" (karaoke boxes) are used to proliferate political messages throughout South Korea, starting in South Korea. Lost in Space remake is a hit, gets a TV series spinoff. Matt LeBlanc's carrer on the rise. Vladimír Mečiar wins the elections again, abolishes all political parties and dissent, sends a threatening letter to Madeline Albright and turns Slovakia into a central European Turkmenistan. SeaQuest DSV (NBC-TV) gets renewed for a final season."Black-Eyed Children" (BEKs), pale-skinned children with completely black irises, are first reported starting with the American Midwest and near Dallas, Texas, fueling speculation of "alien/human hybrids". "Movies" musical single by Alien Ant Farm, makes its hit debut. Alisdair Sinclair Scandal; Scottish student Alisdair Sinclair, University of Glasgow, is reported as the victim of Israeli organ harvesting in Tel Aviv, Israel, sparking international condemnation and outrage. Vanilla Ice released his third album, Hard To Swallow in stores and gotten strong sales due to V-Ice's nu-metal approach. Doctor Donna C. Boisseau, University of Colorado at Boulder, exposes asbestos use in tampons and its link to premature bleeding, sparking international attention. BATF and DEA report methamphetamine dalers using ricin chemical weapons against law enforcement agencies, during a press conference in Washington D.C.,.
1999: The Phantom Menace makes its hit debut. Wild, Wild West starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The Mod Squad starring Claire Daines, Giovanni Ribisi and Omar Epps, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Mystery Men starring Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofolo, and Greg Kinnear, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The footage in the Blair Witch Project is verified as real in Burkittsville, Maryland. Singer Gerri Halliwell of the Spice Girls is placed under arrest in Manila, Philippines for advocating for birth control. Sega Dreamcast solidifies Sega as video game industry leader. Australia becomes a republic after a national referendum. "Amero", North-American currency, is ratified by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, amidst great debate. Great Britain erupts in civil unrest and violence, amidst reports of oil shortages. Members of WHO leaks a document that reports several cases of cannibalism in rural areas of China. Biotechnologically-altered crops are blamed for the creation and proliferation of "super-bugs" across the globe by U.N. officials;Outbreak of malaria occurs in Madrid, Spain. Dogma directed by Kevin Smith is banned due to massive protests by Christian fundamentalists. Lee Carroll and Jan Tober begin proclaiming children born starting in 1999 as "Indigo Children" (spiritually-enlightened). Lee Mingwei becomes the first artificially fertilized male to become pregnant in Beijing, China. Actress/ singer Jennifer Lopez has her buttocks insured in Los Angeles, California. Bill Gates is murdered in Los Angeles, California by Alec Hiddell, sparking paranoia nationwide. Doctor Jack Kevorkian is found innocent of the charge of second-degree murder, but found guilty on the charge of delivering a controlled substance. He will serve three years in prison and his medical license is suspended for four years. However, euthanasia becomes a more favorable option for patients with terminal illness and other cases. When Kevorkian is released and resumes his practice, he will be seen as a trailblazer by many of the medical community and as a murderer by the religious right. John F. Kennedy Jr. is convinced by his wife to take a commercial plane to his cousin Rory’s wedding. Later, a pre-flight inspection on Kennedy’s plane, shows extensive tampering, especially the flaps and breaks. Swedish singer Charlotte Nilsson makes her hit musical debut with her single "Take Me To Your Heaven". Attack of "Blush Spiders" (Arachnius gluteus) kills 5 people in Chicago, Illinois. Drought occurs in Australia, as salt contaminates the local water supply of coastal cities. Ohio State University Riots; Student riots erupt in Columbus, Ohio after students are threatened with expulsion for practicing nudism. Freedom to Be Yourself Rallies; nudism becomes popular in Great Britain because of rallies in London, England. Congress passes the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Act, supported by Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, effectively taxing all transactions and services performed on the Internet, angering many libertarians and civil rights groups, in Washington D.C.; Iraq begins a series of sophisticated cyber-attacks on the Internet. Stanley Kubrick’s last film Eyes Wide Shut, starring Harrison Ford and Charlize Theron, makes its hit debut, despite being rated NC-17 by the MPAA. George Romero’s Resident Evil, starring David Boreanaz and Thora Birch, is an amazing success. Director Clive Barker and Writer George Romero’s remake of The Mummy is a great success, even with the R-rating. Sam Raimi’s Batman Triumphant is a huge success with a great story: Bruce Wayne (this time Kurt Russell) is still recovering from being physically and mentally broken by Bane and haunted by all too real visions of the dead Joker (Jack Nicholson returning) Dick Grayson, still subbing in as Batman (Marlon Wayans reprising his role) protects Gotham with Batgirl (Michelle Williams returning). Scarecrow (Marilyn Manson giving a chilling and psychotic portrayal) and Harley Quinn (an ex-shrink obsessed with the Joker and played by Jenny McCarthy) poison a geneticist (Bruce Campbell), turning him into a hideous man-bat, and have similar plans for Gotham. The Man-Bat commits horrific murders and framing the Batman, leading to the Gotham Police wounding and capturing Dick Grayson, while Batgirl is shot and paralyzed by the “Joker”. Wayne must rise again as the Batman, to save the city, his team, and himself. "Roulette-zoku" (Japanese street-racing gangs) terrorize major cities thoughout Japan, according to police officials. "Jenkem", a street drug based on fermented raw sewage, is trafficked in Lusaka, Zambia to Western Europe and Great Britain. "Dalits" (Hindu untouchables) claim a "Sudra Holocaust" during a press conference in New Delhi, India sparking sectarian and ethnic unrest. China Can Say No nationalist manifesto by Zhang Zangzang, Zhang Xiaobo, Song Qiang, Tang Zhengyu, Qiao Bian and Gu Qingsheng becomes a major bestseller. Chris Carter wraps up the The X Files and Millenium in a spectacular fashion. The Plymouth Plover is the new preferred ride of all the cool cats in the US. The Cool Caledonia phenomennon takes the world by storm. President Jelcin is reelected for the third time. The follow-up to Babylon 5, Crusade, proves a ratings' success. Space: Above and Beyond finishes its final season. Dot.com billionares firmly on the rise. Wild Wild West becomes the second major movie hit of the decade and an inspiration to all steampunk fans. A swarm attack of jellyfish caused a massive blackout of Manila, sparking a massive panic throughout the Philippines. Criminals use AID/HIV tainted syringe needles for attacks on people throughout Cape Town, South Africa, sparking international attention and concern. Winnie Mandela is implicated in a scandal wherein private charity funds aree use to pay for her personal expenses.
1970s: The Bricklin SV-1 becomes the new auto-darling of all enviromentally conscious Americans.
1972: A wave of UFO sightings takes place across Corsica, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the United States and South Africa, sparking civil unrest and panic. Actress Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie, poses nude in Playboy magazine, in an effort to shed her wholesome image. Scientists report the discovery of the body of an unknown creature in Loch Ness, Scotland purported to be "Nessie". Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Malcolm Macdowell is banned in Great Britain and the United States due to violence and sexuality. It is revealed that segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond fathered a mulatto daughter with a house servant. The source is not revealed, though he is speculated to be a member of the civil rights movement or a staff member for Thurmond’s opponent. Thurmond loses the election, but embraces the civil rights movement, and is reelected to the Senate in 1978. Senator George McGovern (D-MN) announces that he is running on a platform of "amnesty, abortion, and acid", shocking many supporters; Senator Edwin Muskie (D-MA) is selected as the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party; Elizabeth Eagleton Weigand and lawyer Stephen Poludniak reveal that Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Thomas Eagleton (D-MO) is "outed" as being bisexual and was under the control of the Church of Scientology; Thomas Eagleton (D-MO) is exposed as being addicted to Thorazine due to mental illness issues; President Richard Nixon is re-elected due to the scandals and divisions within the Democratic Party. Civil Rights activist James Meredith (R-MS) is elected to the Senate. Candle Cove children's show makes its national debut from West Virginia (WTSF-TV). Governor George Wallace is murdered by Arthur Bremer in Maryland. Toho releases Yoshimitsu Banno’s Godzilla vs. Hedorah 2 to great success. In the film, a second Hedorah (a hideous, foul sentient evil creature created by toxic waste and other pollution) appears, first attacking oil fields in the Middle East and North Africa, before landing in Johannesburg and killing thousands of people (unlike the government, the Smog Monster does not discriminate) as his death clouds begin to smother the continent. Godzilla, sensing the putrid smell of death and pollution, makes his way to South Africa to destroy his foe again. The Apartheid government bans the showing of this movie due to the positive portrayal of the hero, a nonwhite South African scientist and scenes of government ministers bickering and fighting before detonating an atomic bomb in the heart of Pretoria. Nirmala Srivastava (née Nirmala Salve) warning of the dangers of "false messiahs", during a speech before the gathered United Nations General Assembly. "Sukeban" (Japanese girl gangs) are formed in reaction to the patriarchal society, launching a major crime wave throughout Japan. "Trekkies", fans of Star Trek, hold their first convention in New York City, New York with Isaac Asimov. Russian "magnitizdat" (underground records/tapes) begin spreading music, despite government efforts at a crackdown. Cantonese singer Sandra Lang sparks a youth music craze with her song,"Tai Siu Jan Jyuan" throughout the People's Republic of China. Actor Bruce Lee leads protests for democracy in Huangpu Park in Shanghai, attacking signs of Western colonialism. Nullarbor Nymphs; Local residents and authorities report nudist women in Nullarbor Plain, Australia. Canadian hockey player Phil Esposito sparks an international incident during the "Summit Series" after breaking several Soviet listening devices in his hotel room in Moscow. Barry Williams and Florence Henderson of The Brady Bunch are caught dating in Beverly Hills, California.
1973: Kouhoutek comet dazzles audiences around the world. NASA officials report that Mariner 9 probe has uncovered evidence that Mars once helda climate similar to Earth. Soviet scientists Nikolai Goncharov, Vyacheslav Morochov, and Valery Makarov warn of possible rifts in the space-time continuum in Moscow, Russia. UFOs are condemned as "transports to hell" and extraterrestrials are seen as "hellspawn" by Christian conseratives. Great Britain anounces its refusal to join into the European Economic Community (EEC) despite heavy political pressure. The 1974 Ford Mustang makes its hit debut. Comedian George Carlin is placed under arrest in Los Angeles, California after revealing "seven dirty words" which can't be said on television.Singer Anne-Marie David of Luxembourg makes her world hit debut with her song "Tu te reconnaîtras". Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut is banned by schools nationwide, due to its graphic language and sexuality. Several Eastern Orthodox priests are arrested in rare book-thefts in Boston, Massachusetts. Necronomicon translated L. Sprague de Camp, is published in New York City, New York, amidst condemnation from religious groups. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and thousands of New Yorkers, tourists, and diplomats are killed in bombings committed by Black September; the worst act of terrorism in America for decades. Senator John C. Stennis (D-MS) is murdered outside his home in Washington. Adam West is back as 007 in Live and Let Die with Diana Ross as Solitaire and William Marshall as Mister Big. Claude Maurice Marcel Vorilhon proclaims himself a messiah, after displaying paranormal abilities after an alleged UFO encounter in Vichy, France. Reports throughout South Korea of hypothermia and asphyxiation being caused by electric fans, sparking panic nationwide. Drug smugglers begin using the corpses of dead babies to smuggle cocaine across the U.S./Mexican border, sparking international outrage. U.S. copper production peaks at 800,000 tons per year.
1974: Washington political insiders announce that there will be statements regarding UFOs and extraterrestrials. A permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in the region of Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Florida (e.g. Bermuda Triangle), confirming the beliefs of the paranormal. Dr. Hanrick Eldeman unveils the European Common Market (ECM) computer system dubbed "the Beast" in Brussels, Belgium, sparking concerns about privacy worldwide. General William Westmoreland (ret.), (R-SC) wins the race for the U.S. Senate amidst great controversy; Vice-President Spiro Agnew is killed after Private Robert K. Preston PFC flies a helicopter into a White House Rose Garden event; Samuel Byck assassinates President Richard M. Nixon by flying a plane into the White House; Vice-President Gerald Ford is sworn in as President, Representative John G. Schmitz is selected as Vice-President in an effort to appease conservatives. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is revealed based on true events. Benjamin Creme proclaims the arrival of the messiah "Maitreya" in London, England, sparking religious unrest. Grape boycott of the military regime Augusto Pinochet, causes the collapse of the Chilean government. U.S. Remote viewing (a.k.a. "Stargate Project") is launched under Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff. The 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta makes its hit debut, highlighting the Italian car industry.The 1975 AMC Pacer makes its hit debut as an economy car with its hit debut. "Streaking" (running nude) becomes a common occurence on college campuses across the United States. Ian Ball kidnaps Princess Anne and her husband Mark Philips, killing four men in the process. SAS finds Ball’s hideout, assembles, and break in. Ball and Philips die in the gun fight, but the Princess is unhurt. BritishRichard Bingham (a.k.a. Earl of Lucan, Lord Lucan) fakes his death in Newhaven, escapring to New Zealand. Reims Riots; Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is vandalized and partially destroyed after riots erupt during a concert of Tangerine Dream and Nico in Reims, France. Military junta leader General Gnassingbé Eyadéma is revealed to possess paranormalpowers after surviving an assassination attempt in Srakawa, Togo, sparking concerns of a "post-human state". Self-proclaimed messiah Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh proclaims paranormal powers as part of the "Human Potential Movement" in Poona, India. Mao Tse-tung unveils his psychic warfare project in Beijing, involving children. The First Intifada; Al-Fatah and Hamas organizations launch a war of independence for the "Confederation of Palestine". Professor Eric Laithwaite dmonstrates the scientific possibility of "anti-gravity" with public demonstration at Imperial College in London, England. First reports of fighting amongst "Trekkies" is reported by the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C.; Chinese Triads begin asserting their power over major cities starting with Hong Kong. Riots and civil unrest erupt in Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong, China after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak. Soviet officials declare martial law over Donetsk, after a UFO allegedly crashes in the Rostov on Don region of Russia, fueling civil unrest and panic. U.S. lead production peaks at 500,000 tons per year.
1975: Under orders from serial killer Charles Manson, Lynnestte "Squeaky" Fromme and Sara Jane Moore assassinates President Gerald Ford (R-MI) in Sacramento, California; Vice-President John G. Schmitz is sworn in as President of the United States. Atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair launches a national campaign to ban all television and radio religious broadcasting. U.S. Metric-system conversion campaign launched in Washington D.C. Mood rings become popular. Share International, based in London, England, begins distributing the spiritual mesages of "Maitreya" worldwide. Famine and drought devastates India, sparking a massive international refugee crisis. Christian conservatives in the United States launch a campaign against the United States and "one-world government". Christian conservatives launch a campaign against television broadcasts starting. U.S. State Department warns of Communist-backed terrorism throughout Asia and Africa, targetting primarily Americans. White House officials release reports stating that it has been investigating the UFO phenomena and that extraterrestrials are involved. Country singer Loretta Lynn's single "The Pill" is banned due to its references to birth control due to Christian conservatives. Sewer Gators; New York Public Works employees uncover a population of alligators living in the sewer systems of New York City, New York.Musical group Teach-In of the Netherlands makes its hit musical debut with its single "Ding-A-Dong". "Laetrile" is approved as a medical treatment by the FDA in Washington D.C., in an effort to deal with cancer. Earl Dodge (Prohibition-CO) is elected Governor. He’ll serve two terms before an anti-temperance movement successfully starts a recall election to remove him. The Man with Golden Gun premieres, with Jack Palance gunning for 007, in Adam West’s last Bond film. Writer Rod Serling has a successful heart bypass surgery; delegates work and relaxes more; adding years to his life. Israeli and Egyptian military forces contain an "zombie attack" in Al-Marq, Egypt, sparking fear throughout the Middle East. Self-proclaimed messiah "Ayah Pin" (a.k.a. Ariffin Mohammed) establishes the "Sky Kingdom" in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia, as the first official "post-human state". "Masutatsu Oyama" (a.k.a. Choi Yeong-eui) defeats 300 armed men single-handedly in a display of his mutant abilities in Tokyo, Japan. Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea uncover evidence of an "Illuminatus" secret society and its vast influence on world history in San Francisco, Caliornia. Ariel Dorfman and Armand Mattelart launch a campaign to ban Walt Disney throughout Latin America in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People's Revolutionary Party is blamed for a Communist-backed coup attempt in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean officials report "In-Myeong-Gyeon" (man-faced dogs) in major cities such as Seoul, sparking international attention. Australian PM Gough Whitlam is dismissed from office after expressing nationalist sentiments, sparking civil unrest and violence throughout the country.
1976: The Bodyguard, starring Steve McQueen and Diana Ross, has it’s hit debut. Russian singer Eduard Khil sparks international attention with his hit single "Trololo". Christian fundamentalist David Wilkerson leads protests against the European Common Market (ECM) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In a mad scramble to deal with the assassinations, and to repair the trust of the American people, President John G. Schmitz chooses Governor George Romney as his Vice-President (R-MI) in an effort to appease moderates within the Republican Party ; Democratic candidate Lyndon La Rouche appeals to liberals by nominating Shirley Chisholm as Vice-President, the first female and first African-American nominated to a presidential ticket in American history. Allen Michael (a.k.a. "the Comforter") of Los Angeles, California leads a worldwide consumer strike, demanding political and economic changes of both the United States and Soviet Union. Human Cloning is discovered, sparking massive flux in ethical debates worldwide. New Zealand is barred from the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, due to its performance in South Africa. "Stretch Armstrong" dolls become popular with children. "Maharishi Effect" proven; Maharishi Mahesh Yogi proves scientifically that mass meditation/prayer can cause massive reductions in crime and violent behavior. Christian conservatives launch a campaign against astrology, demanding the removal of horoscope columns in newspapers. Progressive Conservative MP Flora I. MacDonald is elected Prime Minister of Canada amidst great controversy. Cherie Darvell of Humboldt County, California admits to being abducted and brutalized by a Sasquatch, launching calls for a hunt. "Nobody for President" becomes a popular campaign amist national disatsfaction and political discord. Actor Charlton Heston (D-CA) is elected to the Senate. NASA unveils pictures of the Cydonia "Face on Mars" revealing proof of extraterrestrial life. "Naturism" (a.k.a. nudism) becomes popular due to the Nambassa Music Festivals in New Zealand. Billy Carter, brother of Former Governor James Carter, is elected Mayor of Plains, Georgia. James L. Buckley (Conservative Party-NY) is reelected to the Senate. PLO ChairmanYasser Arafat is assassinated by MOSSAD agents. President LaRouche appoints David Rockefeller as Secretary of the Treasury. Puerto Rice formally becomes a US state. Actor Robert Redford (D-UT) is elected to the Senate. Voice-interpretation and command programming is introduced in Cupertino, California, sparking a boom in electronics. Retired Admiral Elmo Zumwhalt (D-VA) is elected to the Senate. Rocky star and screen writer Sylvester Stallone wins the Academy Award for Best Actor. Manchester Riots; Riots erupt in Manchester, England after the Sex Pistols battle against a police crackdown of their concert. Śri Sathya Sai Baba proclaims himself a messiah, after public displays of his power in Puttaparthi, Madras, India. "Trekkies" are credited with "saving" NASA with their campaign for the spac shuttle at Cape Kennedy, Florida. South African children launch an armed insurrection, disarming police starting in Soweto, South Africa. Feral chickens are reported along the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles, California, sparking national attention. Riots and civil unrest erupt in Bangkok, Thailand after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak. Wallace Fard Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam, appears in Chicago, Illinois, appears after having disappeared since 1934. Groups of "aliens" are exposed attempting to rig the U.S. presidential election for Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA).
1976-1979: Swine Flu Pandemic grips United States, Russia, China. Cold War finally ends as USSR and PRC regimes implode.
1977: Godzilla vs. the Devil makes its hit premiere. Citizen's Band (CB) radio becomes a popular trend. Marijuana is legalized within the United States. Arab League nations launch a massive economic embargo against Israel, pressuring the government to discuss Palestinian statehood. Singer Fela Kuti overthrows the military government in Lagos, Nigeria through non-violent protest songs. WHO/CDC officials discover "longevos", people claiming ages as high as 142 years of age, in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Singer Elvis Presley is revealed to have "faked his death" in Memphis, Tennessee. The Amityville Horror is proven true in Amityville, New York. The animal carcass found by the crew of the Zuiyo-maru is determined by Japanese and New Zealand scientists to be that of a plesiosaur. Reporters from BBC-TV uncover "Alternative-3" a plan by world leaders for lunar bases to insure against "extinction events". "Kosmos-1" (Casio) biorhythm devices become popular as people understand the effect of biorhythms. Necronomicon edition authored by an anonymous author named "Simon", is published in New York City, New York. Environmentalists with the Clamshell Alliance are accused of "acts of terrorism" against the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, New Hampshire, sparking national attention. Doctor Stanislaw Burzynski unveils the "antineoplastons" treatment for cancer in Geneva, Switzerland. Necronomicon Parties are held nationwide, starting with the Inferno Disco in New York City, New York. Michael Billington (no relation to the American congressman) is the latest 007 to save the world in Steven Spielberg’s The Spy Who Loved Me. Daniel Bianchi and Barbara Bach, as a duet of lovely Russian agents, assist Bond against amphibious madman Karl Stromberg (Christopher Lee). Actress Caroline Munro (The Spy Who Loved Me), poses nude for Playboy magazine.Convinced by his loved ones, Peter Sellers undergoes open heart therapy, successfully improving his health and extending his life. Samantha Geimer wakes up with stomach flu, forcing her mother to cancel the photo shoot with Roman Polanski. Samael Aun Weor (a.k.a. Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez), leader of the 'Universal Christian Gnostic Movement', is resurrected in Mexico City, Mexico, without transforming into a "zombie", proclaiming his paranormal abilities. Celebrities throughout Western Europe begin using "tapeworm pills" in an effort to lose weight, starting in Paris, France. Belly-dancing is banned, due to the efforts of religious fundamentalists in Egypt, sparking anti-Western sentiment. Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City, New York. Reports of child abductions by "Black Volga" cars in Poland, Soviet Union, and Mongolia for organ-legging operations, sparking international attention. BBC-TV reports the landing of a UFO in Isle of Wight, sparking civil unrest and panic throughout Great Britain.
1977-1978: Fire ant scares begin throughout the American Southwest
1978: Godzilla vs. Gargantua makes its hit premiere. ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) ratified. Killer bee scares begin throughout the American Southeast. Toho and Hammer Studios release Nessie, a tale of the Loch Ness monster going on a rampage, to great success. Star Wars: Holiday Special (CBS-TV) makes its hit debut. Christian conservatives launch a campaign against Freemasons as a "threat to Christianity". A permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in Lake Michigan (a.k.a. "The Michigan Triangle", "The Great Lakes Triangle") sparking tensions between the United States and Canada. Pope John Paul II calls for greater European political unity, sparking tensions in Central and Eastern Europe. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali makes his comeback defeating Larry Holmes in the ring. British scientists Doug Bower and Dave Chorley expose "crop circles" as proof of extraterrestrial life in London, England. The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Diesel makes its hit debut. Israeli group Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta sparks international attention with its hit single "A-Ba-Ni-Bi". Michael O. Billington (US Labor Party-NY) is elected to the House of Representatives from the 24th NY Congressional district. Playboy-TV (PTV) network is launched amidst controversy and condemnation. New edition of the Necronomicon translated by Colin Wilson, David Langford, and George Hay is published amidst great controversy. MP Richard Sanders, North American Labor Party (NALP) launches claims that the British government is trafficking drugs through the Cayman Islands into Canada and the United States. Tensions mount between the United States and Great Britain, as President Lyndon La Rouche accuses the British government of drug-trafficking, specifically accusing Queen Elizabeth II of leading the narcotics trade; President Lyndon LaRouche signs political agreements with Rhodesia and South Africa for nuclear technology, tacitly for the purposes of "industrialization". Reverend Jesse Jackson calls for a ban on the Rolling Stones, claiming racist lyrics to the song "Some Girls". Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. Senator Walter Mondale (D-MN) resigns his office after it is revealed he had dealings with mass murderer and international fugitive Jim Jones. Former Senator Eugene McCarthy (Independent/ DFL) is appointed to his seat and will win reelection. John Carpenter’s Halloween makes its hit debut, with Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and Mel Brooks as Dr. Sam Loomis. Scotland votes to secede from the United Kingdom and becomes its own country. George W. Bush (R-TX), son of CIA director George H.W. Bush, is elected to the 19th Texas Congressional district. Perennial candidate Harold Stassen (R-MN) is elected to the Senate, but loses reelection six years later. Former San Francisco Supervisor Dan White shoots San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. Both victims are injured, but survive. White is convicted of two counts of attempted murder and receives the death penalty. Ed Clark (L-CA) is elected Governor of California. Coming Home earns Sylvester Stallone another Best Actor Oscar. Superman, or rather his real world counterpart, Christopher Reeve, informs producer Ilya Salkind that if director Richard Donner goes, then he goes as well. Salkind agrees and Donner completes Superman II. Paramount Television Services (PTS-TV) is launched in Los Angeles, California, creating the "fourth television network". Elvis Costello and Suicide, launch a massive riot in Brussels, Belgium, sparking tensions between Great Britain and the European Economic Community (EEC). Canterbury Disaster; Chemical disaster occurs after a series of UFO sighting in Canterbury, England. Soviet military officials begin transporting alien artifacts to Zhtkur, sparking concern by the United Nations. Briggs Initiative is passed is a state referendum in California, banning LGBT persons and advocates from working in public schools.
1979: Susan B. Anthony dollar coins become the official currency (U.S.). Monty Python's The Life of Bryan is banned after massive protest by Christian fundamentalists nationwide. A Space Godzilla makes its hit premiere. Toho releases King of the Monsters: Rebirth of Godzilla, a rebooting of the series. It’s returns to the themes of the gritty original, but is just as dark as the last three movies. Fans will be continued to be divided over which series will be better for decades. Warhead 8, Kevin McClory’s own James Bond movie, is released to great success. Sean Connery returns as Bond and must save the world from Orson Welles’ Blofeld in an epic film directed by Richard Attenborough. A private investigator hired by the Rockefeller family travels to New Guinea, where he finds the lost and presumed dead Nelson Rockefeller living as a king amongst a tribe. Scotland secedes from Great Britain sparking tensions throughout Western Europe and the NATO alliance. American-backed MP Richard Sanders, North American Labor Party (NALP) leads a major conservative takeover in Canadian Paliament. United States loses permanent control of the Panama Canal, amidst great political controversy. Shah of Iran orders the formation of a covert nuclear weapons program, raising tensions within the Middle East. American singer Marianne Faithfull is placedd under arrest in Sydney, Australia due to the "graphic nature" of the lyrics of her songs. Scientists with the Cryonics Society of California (CSC) announce the succesful cryogenic transport and revival of a patient in Chatsworth, California. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Trevor Berbick in the ring, defending his heavyweight title. American television shows are banned from Saudi Arabia, citing The Muppet Show and the character of Miss Piggy. Jack in the Box introduces "Frings" (onion/potato fries) becoming popular snack items nationwide. Joseph Newman releases his energy machine (aka perpetual motion engine). Linus Pauling links vitamin-C intake with cancer rates, sparking controversy within medical community.WHO/CDC officials report a direct causal link between electrical power lines and cancer rates. The City of Winooski, Vermont becomes the first town to be contained as a "domed city". Tensions mount further between the United States and Great Britain, as President Lyndon LaRouche accuses the British government of backing the Confederacy during the Civil War during a speech. Doctor Hariton-Tzannis Alivizatos of Athens, Greece announces the development of a cancer drug based on "antineoplastons". The Night the Disco Died; Riots erupt in Chicago, Illinois, as DJ Steve Dahl leads a national crusade against disco music. Second Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. Senator Ted Kennedy is assassinated by John Hinckley Jr., who is shot and taken into custody by the Capitol Police. Hinckley first confesses he was brainwashed by the CIA (identifying DCI George Bush, a friend of the Hinckley family, as one of the conspirators) and the U.S. Labor Party (President LaRouche’s own third party) into killing Kennedy and prevent him from running against the President next year. After a private talk with his father, Hinckley changes his story and claims that he shot Kennedy to impress actress Jodie Foster. The second confession stands as official record and Hinckley is committed to a psychiatric hospital. Steven Spielberg’s For Your Eyes Only is a huge success, with Bond going against an international conspiracy to gain control of Britain’s nuclear arsenal. Richard Helms, former DCI and current Ambassador to Iran, is found murdered. Panic and civil unrest erupt after a "zombie attack" takes place in Sperry, Alabama. Mayor Jerry Springer orders a massive police crackdown on the Who, during a concert at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, sparking massive riots. "Yaweh ben Yaweh" (a.k.a. Hulon Mitchell, Jr.) proclaims himself a messiah of the black-supremacist "Nation of Yaweh" in Liberty City, Florida, after displaying his abilities. "Nirmala Srivastava" (née Nirmala Salve) proclaims herself the incarnation of the Shakti to her devotees in Mumbai, India, sparking civil unrest and violence. Matthew Manning legitimizes paranormal research with his experiments in Cambridge, England, sparking international attention. "Gyaru"/ "Gyaruo" (Japanese slacker movement) becomes extremely popular with youth throughout Japan. "Lolita Gothic" (Neo-Victorian fashion) becomes very popular with female youth nationwide in Japan. Lee Kuan Yew launches a lingual crackdown, making Mandarin Chinese the mandatory language, causing sectarian and ethnic discontent nationwide. Russian music groups Time Machine, Autograph and Leapyear Summer launch a massive insurrection in Moscow, Russia. Belly-dancer Fifi Abdo launches a campaign against the religious fundamentalists in Cairo, Egypt.
1980: Betamax dominates the market. John Anderson elected President. Can't Stop the Music starring the Village People and Bruce Jenner, makes its hit film debut. Lyndon LaRouche (D-NY) wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination amidst great controversy. Actress Ellizabeth Taylor dies mysteriously in Beverly Hills, California; Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is overthrown in a military coup in Cairo; Oil refinery is destroyed in Port Kelang, Malaysia by a UFO; fighting erupts along the border between the Soviet Union and People'a Republic of China. Boycott of the S-Bahn trains leads directly to its shutdown, amidst great protest in West Berlin. WHO/CDC officials report c. 150 million deaths annually due to mass starvation, drought and famine, the average lifespan falls to 42 years of age worldwide, according to the United Nations. "Tracksuits" (a.k.a. "Shell Suits") become popular worldwide, especially in Great Britain and the United States. New Yorker Rosie Ruiz wins the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, in record time. Singer John Lennon admits to having had a homosexual fling with Brian Epstein in 1967, during a television interview. WHO/CDC report massive outreaks of "toxic shock syndrome" due to various female tampons. President Lyndon LaRouche accuses a "Aquarian Conspiracy" behind civil unrest across the United States; President Lyndon La Rouche backs the Gilbertson Report which blames the Three Mile Island nuclear accident on "acts of terrorism", sparking panic and civil unrest. Paperback edition of the Necronomicon is published starting in New York City, New York. Father Robert Drinan (D-MA) is reelected to the House from the 4th Massachusetts Congressional District. Pope John Paul II doesn’t order priests to abandon political posts. Theodora Nathan (L-OR) is elected to the Senate. A bomb goes off at the base of the Statue of Liberty, severely damaging it. President-elect John Anderson asks for DCI George Bush’s resignation, with the promise that if anything damning comes to light during his term, Anderson will issue a blanket pardon for Bush. Former General James Gavin is appointed as Director of Central Intelligence. Brazilian military forces launch a massive crackdown on suspected "zombie attacks" in Maricela and Juruti, Brazil, sparking concern from human rights organizations. Heavy metal singer Alice Cooper launches a riot throughout Toronto, Ontario, after police attempted to silence the concert. Jung Myung-Seok, leader of the Providence Church, of Seoul, South Korea, proclaims himself a messiah, after public displays of his power. Hero at Large starring John Ritter, makes its hit debut, developing a cult following, popularizing the idea of ordinary humans as superheroes. Stilyagi Rebellion; "Stilyagi" (Russian fans of rock music) launch an armed insurrection in Tblisi, Georgia. Seoul Spring; Government is overthrown after the Gawngju People's Uprising in Seoul, South Korea. The Day The Clown Cried, starring Jerry Lewis is released. New Moore Island disappears in the Bay of Bengal, fueling fear between Indian and Bangladeshi officials. Tampax Pearl Tampons are removed from store shelves after being linked to female "Toxic Shock Syndrome" (TSS) in Washington D.C.
1981: Lima, Peru is devastated by an 8.0 earthquake, sparking civil unrest and violence throughout the country. Australian singer Olivia Newton John's single "Physical" is banned in the U.S. due to pressure from Mormon groups; British officials arrest Heaven 17 for their single "Fascist Groove Thang". La Toya Jackson makes her hit musical debut with her single "If You Feel The Funk". Frankenstein based on the Mary Shelley novel, makes its hit Broadway debut. Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim, makes its hit Broadway debut. Director Ruggero Deodato is convicted on charges of obscenity and four counts of murder when he confesses that the stars of Cannibal Holocaust were in fact murdered. The 1982 Cadillac Cimarron makes its hit debut. The 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda highlights high-tech advances, with its hit debut. Beachfront USA launches a national campaign to allow nudism at beaches nationwide starting in Los Angeles, California. Third hardback edition of Necronomicon is published starting in New York City, New York. Barry Goldwater is reelected to the Senate as a Libertarian, but he will not seek reelection. Captain John S. McCain III is promoted to Rear Admiral (lower half). Indian government troops launch a massive crackdown on the Rajneeshpuram under the control of self-proclaimed messiah Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (a.k.a. Osho) in Bhopal, India. National security advisor Claire Sterling warns that the USSR is backing terrorist organizations in a proxy war against the West. U.S. Defense Department reports strategic shortages in cobalt worldwide, sparking international attention. Romance Of The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom is released. Aspartame (a.k.a. "Nutra-Sweet", "Equal", et al.) is linked to an epidemic of cancer, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis despite its FDA approval in Washington D.C.,.
1982: Inchon directed by Mitsuhara Ishi, starring Laurence Olivier as Douglas Macarthur. "Deely Bobbers" (a.k.a. Martian antennae) become popular. Actor Abe Vigoda dies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, sparking attention throughout the comedy community. Christian fundamentalists led by Robert Byrd (D-WV) win passage of the School Prayer Amendment (U.S.), allowing school prayer in public schools. Senator John Kerry meets with Satanist Anton LaVey in Washington D.C. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis occur across the globe due to the alignment of planets, called "the Jupiter Effect". OPEC leaders announce a massive embargo against the United States, Western Europe and Japan, crippling the economies. Argentinean forces defeat British naval forces for the Falkland Islands. Thatcher-gate; British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President John Anderson are implicated in a plot to instigate a nuclear conflict in Europe in an effort to demonstrate American resolve against the Soviets. Labor MP Tony Benn is elected Prime Minister after a "no-confidence" vote of PM Margaret Thatcher. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (D-CA) is elected governor of California, amidst anti-Anderson sentiment, becoming the state's first African-American governor. Maureen Reagan (R-CA), oldest daughter of former Governor Ronald Reagan, is elected to the Senate. "Joyboard" (Atari Systems) and "Puffer" (Atari Systems) are unveiled, opening the world of "exer-gaming", video games aimed at promoting exercise. 5,800 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Robert DeNiro calls the paramedics when he finds his friend John Belushi overdosing. Doctors are able to save his life, but he will be in rehab and recovery for some time. New York City Mayor Ed Koch (D-NY) reveals that he is a bisexual during an interview with Playboy. He goes on to win the gubernatorial election. Roxanne Conlin (D) is elected the first female Governor of Iowa. Laser surgery replaces the scalpel throughout the First World, especially in the United States, Great Britain, France, and Japan. Communist hardliners seize control of the government in Moscow, Russia after univeiling psionic weapons, and promising orbital models. The Cure led by Robert Smith launches a massive riot in Brusels, Belgium, sparking tensions between Great Britain and the European Economic Community (EEC). National security advisor Claire Sterling warns that Soviet-backed Bulgaria is a training ground and launchpad for terrorists against the West. Physicist Robert Lazar unveils Ununpentium-115, an element derived from alien reverse-engineered technology, capable of "anti-gravity". "Boso-zoku" (Japanese motorcycle gangs) terrorize major cities throughout Japan, according to police officials. Riots and civil unrest erupt in West Bengal, India after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak.
1983: Emergence of Satanic cults across America; Heavy metal music is reported to contain "subliminal messages" regarding suicide. Stull Disaster; Government officials launch a massive evacuation of the area of Stull, Kansas after reports of a "demonic eruption". Latin American pop music becomes a major world craze, starting with Menudo. Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Dolls become popular. E.T., the Extraterrestrial (Atari) video game makes its hit debut, becoming a major bestseller. New Age "Past-Life Regression" becomes popular, after being introduced by actress Shirley Maclaine. The private diaries of Adolph Hitler are uncovered in West Berlin, claiming that Rudolf Hess met with British fascists in an effort to overthrow Churchill and establish a peace agreement, creating tensions within NATO. Soviet military forces proclaim victory in Afghanistan. Doctor Detroit starring Dan Ackroyd and Howard Hesseman, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The Moose Murders by Eugene O'Neill makes its hit Broadway debut. Toy company Mattel enters into the PC market with the creation of the "Aquarius" line for children; Burger King introduces the Pita Salad as a means to promote better health. Larry MacDonald is killed mysteriously in the KAL 007 flight. Singer Corinne Hermès of Luxembourg sparks international attention with her hit single "Si la vie est cadeau". "Fainting Epidemic"; WHO/CDC officials report large numbers of women fainting along the West Bank, Israel, amidst fears of chemical weapons. Tehran Disaster; Tehran is devastated by a massive 7.8 earthquake, destabilizing the Iranian government; Soviet troops begin entering the country providing covert aid to Communist guerilla forces. Food & Drug Administration approves "Acyclovir" as a cure for genital herpes in Washington D.C. United Nations proclaims the "Year of the Test-Tube Baby" citing the rise in children born through artificial means, during a press conference in New York City, New York. East Saint Louis, Missouri becomes the largest domed city, dubbed "Old Man River City" by Buckminster Fuller. U.S. Department of Justice launches a nationwide crackdown on hackers nationwide, amidst reports that hackers accessed the NORAD defense computers, threatening to access ICBMs. Third Leeds Riots; Riots erupt in Leeds, England due to a concert by the National Front (NF) backed Rock Against Communism (RAC). Clashes are reported between punk rockers and National Front (NF) members. A strange and mystical being known as the "Slenderman" is seen for the first time, captured on film, many parapsychologists will point to this as proof of paranormal event. Superman III is released to great success. Richard Donner pits a self-doubting Superman (Chris Reeve returning) against Brainiac (Christopher Walken) and Mr. Mxyzptlik (Joe Pesci) and the mystery of Supergirl (Daryl Hannah). Godzilla King of the Monsters 3D, produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Steve Miner premieres to decent success. Governor Bob Kerrey (D-NE) marries actress of Debra Winger. U.S. inflation rates peak at 23% and unemployment rates peak at 12%, despite the economic policies of President Anderson. Guatemalan Civil War; American-backed Mexican troops and Cuban troops enter into Guatemala, sparking tensions throughout Central America. Magician David Copperfield is placed under arrest, after apparently making the Statue of Liberty disappear in New York City, New York. NASA officials report the discovery of the planet "Nibiru" (a.k.a. "Planet X") at Cape Kennedy, Florida. Mandarin Chinese is imposed as a primary language, in a campaign led by Lee Kuan Yew, in all markets and food centers nationwide, fueling ethnic and sectarian discord nationwide. Russian police and military officials launch a nationwide crackdown on popular music as "counter-revolutionary" in Moscow. Apartheid government of South Africa begins the active organ-harvesting of "political prisoners" under orders from Johannesburg, South Africa, sparking international condemnation. Government officials coverup the death of Federdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., in Manila, Philippines in an effort to insure the continuity of the Philippine government. Soviet military officials reportedly shoot down a UFO using laser weapons at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, sparking international attention and concern.
1984: Pope John Paul II releases information to author David Yallop on his predecessor’s death, with all indications point toward a conspiracy between bankers and Vatican officials. Japanese officials announce its first successful satellite from Tanegashima, Japan, sparking concern about Japan as a world power. U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop approves "monoclonal antibodies" for use with medical diagnoses in Washington D.C. Chinese government launches a massive nationwide police crackdown on organ-harvesting; WHO/CDC officials report organ-harvesting campaigns throughout Brazil, targetting street children.Hurricane Maria devastates Havana, Cuba and southern Florida, destabilizing the Communist regime. Mirage comics makes its hit debut. Gary Hart elected President. Senator and former astronaut John Glenn runs for the Democratic Party nomination. La Toya Jackson debuts her hit music single "Heart Don't Lie" amidst great competition. British officials ban the single "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, sparking riots at many nightclubs. Iranian government officials announce the development of a nuclear weapons technology in Tehran, sparking regional tensions. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension starring Peter Weller and Jeff Goldblum, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Mississippi Aerial River Transport (MART) becomes a popular public transportation system for New Orleans residents. Psychic Surgery becomes popular after it is revealed that comedian Andy Kaufman underwent the procedure in Manila, Philippines. "Household droids" become popular consumer item, especially in the United States and Japan. "Iscador" is approved as a medical treatment by the FDA in Washington D.C., in an effort to effort to deal with cancer. "Emmanuel Goldstein" (a.k.a. Eric Corley) launches a hacker underground resistance against the federal government. French Videophones (Matra) are sold commercially worldwide starting in Paris, France, becoming a major success. Bishop Anthony Prazsky commits suicide due to "Satanic forces" in New York City, New York. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi survives an attempt on her life by her bodyguards. Parapsychology and Paranormal Studies become mainstream studies at all major universities worldwide. Republican leader Phyllis Schlafly (R-MO) wins Congressional race for the House of Representatives. WHO/CDC launch a massive crackdown on Cabrio, Arizona after a "zombie attack", sparking fears of a possible pandemic. WHO/CDC officials report an outbreak of "Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers" (CHUD), possibly linked to "zombie attack" or toxic waste infecting homeless populations in New York City, New York. Communist Party leader Yuri Andropov dies mysteriously in Moscow, Russia, amidst rumors of a "psychic assassination". "Cosplay" becomes extremely popular with youth in Japanese society, starting in Tokyo, Japan. David Lynch's Dune is a stunning success. Roger Ebert gives it "2 thumbs up and 2 toes up, 5 stars !". Health officials in Buenos Aires, Argentina report the mass abduction of children for organ-harvesting , sparking international attention and concern. New Kids On The Block formed with Donnie Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight as members. Residents of Kyoto, Japan report seeing the severed ghostly head of samurai legend Taira no Masakado, sparking civil unrest and panic. JLA/Avengers, written by Roy Thomas with art by Gerry Conway is released. Residents of the Kymlinge area of Stockholm, Sweden report seeing phantom Silverpilen (subway cars), amidst reports of abductions. Beverly Hills Cop starring Sylvester Stallone, makes its hit film debut, sparking national attention. U.S. Geological Survey reports a growing national shortage of natural gas nationwide in a press conference in Washington D.C.,.
1984-1985: Riots and civil unrest erupt throughout China after 3,000 deaths are reported in 16 cities and counties...
1985: Cannon films releases Spiderman, directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Tom Cruise, Bob Hoskins, Stan Lee, Katharine Hepburn, Peter Cushing, and Adolph Caesar. It’s a hug hit. With British assistance, Australian officials launch a satellite into space at Woomera, sparking tensions with the United States. Brazilian government officials announce the launch of 4 commercial satellites, sparking tensions with the United States. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) endorses anti-body guided drugs for use in terminal illnesses; "Monoclonal antibodies" during a press conference by health officials in Washington D.C. Doctors at Venderbilt University in Memphis, Tennessee announce the creation of a succesful male contraceptives. New Coke makes its debut; old Coke formula re-christened "Classic Coke." Washington D.C. is granted statehood, becoming the 52nd state, after massive opposition by Republican Party leaders, and after a national referendum. Parkfield Earthquake; 6.75 earthquake takes place in Parkfield, California. Balanced Budget Amendment ratified to the U.S. Constitution. Air pollution has reduced the amount of sunlight reaching the surface of the planet by 50% according to health officials. Tipper Gore, wife of Vice-President Al Gore, leads a national campaign calling for music censorship. Soviet-backed military forces threaten to attack Israel, raising tensions throughout the Middle East. Robert Ballard finds an Egyptian sarcophagus in the cargo hold of the HMS Titanic. FAINT (Fight Against Idiotic Neurotic Television) is established in an effort to protest current television standards. A former employee of the Coca-Cola company states that Coke is effective as a spermicide in Atlanta, Georgia. Musical group Bobbysocks of Norway makes its hit musical debut with its hit single "La det swinge". Japanese Lumaphone (Mitsubishi) are sold commercially worldwide, starting in Tokyo, Japan, becoming a major success. Musicians Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, and John Denver are placed under arrest for contempt of Congress, after voicing their opposition to censorship efforts in Washington D.C. Students at the University of Michigan establish the "Naked Mile" nude races in Ann Arbor, Michigan, amidst great controversy. Following through on Lyndon Johnson’s promise, President Hart appoints Gregory Peck as Ambassador to Ireland. Escape from Los Angeles, sequel to Escape from New York, is released to great success. Kurt Russell returns as Snake Plisken, sent to the island hell of Los Angeles by a corrupt President (former governor Ronald Reagan) to bring back an EMP prototype weapons and the First Daughter (Jamie Lee Curtis). His final showdown with cult leader Benecio Del Toro during a tsunami is crowning moment of awesome. With a 7 million dollar budget and epic script, George Romero’s Day of the Dead is an immense success. Norway and Finland enter into a major border conflict, over the issue of fishing rights in the Barents Sea, raising tensions throughout the region. Global positioning systems (GPS) are built into automobiles from the United States, West Germany, and Japan. Osaka Riots; Riots erupt in Osaka, Japan after the heavy metal group Hanatarashi clashes onstage with the Boredoms, sparkng government calls to ban Western music. Self-proclaimed messiah Apollo Carreon Quiboloy establishes the "Kingdom of Jesus Christ" after taking over Davao City, Philippines after using displays of his power. Mexican superhero "Superbarrio Gomez" makes his debut in Mexico City, Mexico, sparking interest in real-life superheroes. U.S. Defense Department warns that the People's Republic of China is created a "psychic gap", during hearings in Washington D.C.; United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of mercury, during a conference in Rome, Italy. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi establishes "Cultural Zones" via the Ministry of Culture, dividing the country in New Delhi, India. Japanese officials report the rise of demonic entities in Tokyo, Japan, after the filming of a Kleenex commercial, sparking international attention.
1986: Emperor Hirohito dies in Tokyo, Japan, ending the role of "absolute monarchs" across the globe. Doctor John Lilly, Project JANUS, announces successful human-dolphin communications, during a press conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Reverend Jim Peasboro of Savanah, Georgia warns that any computer built after 1985, can house "demonic spirits", during a speech. Movement for the "English-only" Amendment (U.S.) begins. Halley's Comet inspires "comet parties" across the globe. Frostban genetically-engineered bacteria begins to alter the world's climate after being sprayed on winter crops. Americans connect in a human chain from New York City, New York to Los Angeles, California in "Hands Across America". The 1987 Yugo makes its hit debut, highlighting Eastern European cars as a major trade item. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Biollante to great success. Mitsubishi of America and Matra (Fr.) begin sales of videophones in the United States; many political and financial analysts warn that the United States has no videophone producers. Parents Music Resource Center (PMARC) announces the successful passage of laws aimed at limiting heavy metal, rock and roll, and rap/hip-hop music, during a press conference in Washington D.C., Reverend Jimmy Swaggert successfully leads the national campaign to have heavy metal, rap/hip-hop, and rock and roll music from Wal-Mart stores; Mr. Ed is amidst claims that "satanic subliminal messages" have been placed in the theme song. Love and Rocket's Express is released. The track "Kundalini Express" proves to be a cult hit. Tantra becomes popular after Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry discuss the "Venus Butterfly" on L.A. Law (NBC-TV). Former U.S. First Lady Helga Zepp-LaRouche, leader of the "Patriots for Germany" movement, is elected Chancellor of West Germany; California passes Proposition 64 (a.k.a. "Prevent AIDS Now Initiative Committee") (PANIC) forcing universal testing and mandatory quarantine of HIV/AIDS carriers. California wins passage of Proposition 66; California Health Act passed in state referendum, mandating comprehensive prenatal medical screenings. Former Black Panther and convict Eldridge Cleaver (R-CA) is elected to the Senate. Big Trouble in Little China is released to great success. John Carpenter and Kurt Russell are signed on for a future sequel. The Patriots for Germany party (formed by Former First Lady Helga Zepp-LaRouche as an offshoot of her husband’s U.S. Labor party and extremist wing of the Democrats.) gains a majority in the Bundestag. Janice Hart and Mark Fairchild, “LaRouche” Democrats, are elected of Secretary of State for Illinois and Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, respectively. Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) is elected to the Senate. Texas Congressman George W. Bush crashes his car into another while driving under the influence. His neck is injured, but the other passengers are less lucky: one is paralyzed and another dies of internal bleeding. Bush is convicted of a DUI and involuntary manslaughter, and is sentenced to ten years in prison. In addition, his wife leaves him and takes the children, while the House of Representatives censure him. Bush resigns and goes to prison, where he converts to Mormonism and quits his addictions. Two years go by, and he receives an early parole (likely due to his father’s influence.). Magician David Coperfield sparks political unrest after walking through the Great Wall of China in Jiayuguan. "Visual kei" (Japanese glam-rock gangs) become popular with youth throughout Japan. Newsweek warns of violence by the "Trekkie" community, after an attack on actor William Shatner in New York City, New York. Chinese artists launch the single "Let the World be filled with Love", backed by government officials in Beijing, China, to compete with American pop culture. Chinese singer Teresa Teng is proclaimed an "underground leader" by government officials. Russian musical groups Aquarium, Kino, Alisa and Strannye Igry launch an insurrection in Leningrad, Russia. "Xibeifeng" (a.k.a. "Northwest Wind") becomes popular throughout China, seen as a call for change politically and culturally. "Gun Fu" (violent gun battles) become popular as the the Tongs and Triads assert their power in major cities including Hong Kong and Shanghai. Military forces are deployed to enforce the "Cultural Zones" under orders from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in New Delhi, India. Japanese corporations, led by Sony Corporation begin adding pyrocartrideges to the back of electronic devices in an effort to prevent intellectual property theft. Grizzly II: The Predator, starring George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, Laura Dern and John Rhys-Davies is released. Japanese actress Keiko Matsuzaka reportedly gives birth to a demonic entity in Tokyo, Japan, sparking international attention. Filipino actress Robina Gokongwei and husband Lance Gokungwei control a giant snake dubbed "Amaya" in Ortigas, Philippines. Drug smugglers are reported using corpses of dead babies to smuggle cocaine through Miami, Florida and New York City, New York, sparking international outrage.
1987: WHO/CDC officials announce the first successful treatment of genetic defects through genetic engineering in Atlanta, Georgia. U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the first recorded case of Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus (BIV) (a.k.a. "Cow AIDS/HIV") is reported in Washington D.C., sparking concerns about a link with the outbreak of the human AIDS/HIV virus. Reports of "black ambulances" throughout Brazil are reported taking part in organ-harvesting crimes. Hrushiv Disaster; a permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered outside of Hrushiv, Ukraine, by Russian military forces, sparking a massive exodus of the region. Amerika (ABC-TV) television mini-series about Soviet occupation of the United States actually becomes a major hit. British singer George Michael is placed under arrest for "indecency" and "inappropriate music". Heavy metal musician Ozzy Osborne is arrested in New York City, New York after he is blamed for teen suicides. Max Headroom (played by actor Matt Frewer) becomes the official spokesperson for New Coke with a 5-year contract. "Pogoball", along with the Segway (2001), one of the biggest divergences in transportation. Civl unrest and violence erupt in Egypt due to oil shortages. Radio messages spark military tensions between Iran and Iraq, attempting to draw the U.S. into the conflict. Former porn actress Anna Ilona Staller is elected Prime Minister of Italy amidst great controversy. Oceanographers uncover a growing "dead zone" caused by deadly algae blooms within the Gulf of Mexico. Soviet military forces begin equipping Arab military forces throughout the world, targetting Israel. "Brain Gyms" are established starting in Ventura, California to "create new neural pathways". Honduran Doctor Alfredo Bowman announces a herbal treatment to deal with the AIDS/HIV virus, to the relief of the international medical community. President Gary Hart signs the Telecommunications Act of 1987, regulating videophone activities, after a child creates a phone bill of $17,000.00 in Sacramento, California. Tipper Gore publishes An Inconvenient Truth, linking heavy metal, rap/hip-hop, and rock and roll music to the general decline in morality nationwide, becoming a major bestseller. President Gary Hart is caught in a sex scandal in Miami, Florida with model Donna Rice, sparking Republican calls for impeachment. Playboy magazine publishes a detailed piece on tantric sex, popularizing the practice nationwide. The FCC decides to retain the Fairness Doctrine for radio and television programming. Actor Sean Penn is beaten to death in a California jail. Civil Rights activist Julian Bond (D-GA) is elected the House of Representatives. Christopher Reeves is The Running Man. Televangelist James Bakker is tried and convicted of raping Jessica Han, discrediting many members of the "Moral Majority". Holographic 3-D television is introduced on a limited commercial basis starting in Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California. Martial law is imposed throughout Xinjiang, after Chinese military officials report a "zombie attack" in Khotan, sparking rumors or attempts to "weaponize" zombies. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of tin, during a conference in Rome, Italy. "Nothing To My Name" musical single by Cui Jian, becomes a call for youth rebellion, signalling youth disillusionment. Martial law is declared over South Korea, after protests erupt in major cities nationwide. Health officials in Ayacucho, Peru report the theft and sale of human eyes, sparking international attention and concern. Prince's The Black Album is released in stores. It has been hailed by various celebrities as the greatest album of 1988. Shortly after that, Prince released the 3-LP Crystal Ball set. Actor Bruce Willis release The Return Of Bruno with great sales, with the single Respect Yourself that gotten him a Grammy award for best new artist. First reports of "Jinmenken" (man-faced dogs) begin occuring in Japan, sparking international attention and concern. South African Police Services report attacks and sexual assaults against women in shopping mall changing rooms in Johannesburg, South Africa. Riots and civil unrest erupt throughout China after reports of a "penis-shrinking" disease outbreak.
1988: Armand Hammer v. California; U.S. Supreme Court overturns Proposition 64 (a.k.a. "Prevent AIDS Now Initiative Committee") (PANIC), through the work of LGBT leaders. Gary Hart re-elected President. "One Australia" policy announced by PM John Howard, calling for a ban on Asian immigrants. Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China boycott the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in solidarity with North Korea. American singer Neil Young is banned from performing in Europe by the European Economic Community. RJR Reynolds introduces "Smokeless Cigarettes". The Last Temptation of Christ directed by Martin Scorsese is banned due to massive protests by Christian fundamentalists. Game show personality Vanna White makes her hit film debut with Goddess of Love, becoming a major celebrity. Carrie: The Musical based on the novel by Stephen King, makes its hit Broadway debut. "Harmonic Convergence" of planets is celebrated across the globe as the "mankind's shift from warlike to peaceful". Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) wins the Republican Party nomination in an effort to appeal to youth. Tawana Bradley Riots; Race riots erupt in Brooklyn, New York after Tawana Bradley accuses police officers of rape. WHO/CDC officials report a disease outbreak outside of Atlanta, Georgia, sparking civil unrest and violence."Power Pad" (Nintendo Systems) is unveiled, bringing Nintendo into the "exer-gaming" market. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) leads a campaign to regulate MTV, claiming the "negative influence of violent and sexual images" in New York City, New York. 6,500 couples are married in a mass mariage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Skip Humphrey (DFL-MN) is elected to the Senate. Doug Lafollette (D-WI) is elected to the Senate. Alan Keyes (R-MD) is elected to the Senate. Jacques Cheminade, a leader of the European Workers Party (another LaRouche organization), is elected President of France. He lost reelection, but will return to office in 1995. Former President Lyndon LaRouche (D/ U.S. Labor-NH) is convicted on charges of mail fraud and tax fraud. He is sentenced to 25 years in federal prison and denied parole. Retired Admiral John McCain (R) is elected Governor of Arizona. Neil Bush, employee of the Silverado Savings and Loans union, is arrested, convicted and imprisoned for his part in the Savings and Loans scandal. Gordon Michael Scallion proclaims the rise of "Blue-Ray Children", proclaiming a generation of "psychic abilities". Palestinian leaders announce a "Declaration of Independence" in Ramallah, formally establishing the "Confederation of Palestine". "Qiu Ge" (Chinese prison songs) are popularized by Chi Zhiqiang, who calls for the end to the "re-education" /political prison camps throughout China. Alan Moore's Twilight of the Superheroes maxi-series is released. Singer Elvis Presley is reported to have faked his death and living in secrecy in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Russian and Eastern European athletes are accused of "abortion doping" by sports officials, sparking international attention and concern to reproductive rights and abortion.
1989: Japanese officials report a permanent rift in the space-time continuum is uncovered in the region of Taiwan (ROC) and Miyake Island (JAP) (e.g. "Devil's Sea", "Dragon's Triangle"), sparking tensions between China and Japan. Killer Bee infestations become more pronounced; Power-Glove becomes top selling item. Kola Disaster; Russian military officials in Kola, outside of Murmansk, report a "demonic outbreak" after drilling for oil. Anti-American riots erupt in Brazil and Peru over organ-harvesting syndicate crimes, sparking tensions with the United States. Military forces shoot down a UFO in the Kalihari Desert, South African troops transport the wreckage to the United States. Shintaro Ishihara is elected Prime Minister citing an ultra-nationalist platform for Japan. Brian "The Boz" Bosworth leads the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, amidst controversy for "trash-talking" against the Denver Broncos. Saturday Night Live (NBC-TV) is cancelled due to protests by the American Family Association (AFA), amidst accusations of obscenity. McDonald's introduces the McRib sandwhich amidst great fanfare and popularity. Yugoslavian musical group Riva makes its hit debut with its hit debut "Rock On", amidst controversy. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Gunhed to great success. Emmanuel Cleaver, backed by the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, successfully leads a ban against rap/hip-hop music in Kansas City, Missouri; Parents Against Subliminal Seduction (PASS) succesfully pushes for a ban on concerts in San Antonio, Texas; National Organization for Women (NOW) launches a national campaign to allow the baring of female breasts, starting in Seneca Falls, New York. "Satanic underground" is exposed in a television special by ABC-TV reporter Geraldo Rivera. Actress Talisa Soto (License to Kill, Mortal Combat), poses nude for Playboy magazine. "Lost" episode of The Simpsons (FOX-TV) named "Dead Bart", written by Matt Groening and David Silverman is aired, featuring a morbid storyline that features the death of Bart Simpson and features a graveyard with the predicted deaths of guest stars, place on graves. Rudy Giuliani (Liberal Party-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City. Legion, the third Exorcist movie and directed by John Carpenter, is released to great success. Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announces in Washington D.C., federal guidelines banning assignment of certain people to certain jobs/occupations due to genetic predispositions. UFOs are seen throughout Gulf Breeze, Florida, sparking concern throughout the Atlantic Seaboard. Ning Lai develops "anti-gravity" in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "AC gravity effect", utilizing gravitoelectric fields. "Gorby Acid", LSD stickers featuring Mikhail Gorbachev become extremely popular in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia. "Gangtaiyue" music sparks a youth revolution, encouraging people to question and challenge government. Chinese pro-democracy activist is run over by a tank in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, sparking international attention and concern. South African activist Nelson Mandela dies in prison on Robben Island, South Africa, sparking international attention and concern. Milli Vanilli's lip-synching incident in Lake Compounce Theme Park averted. Russian Karvina Corporation releases Killswitch video game, with reports of demonic entities in Moscow, Russia. Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos fakes his death in Honolulu, Hawaii in an effort to insure the secrecy of medical efforts to keep him alive and revive him. Transformers: The Movie (1986) is banned by Japanese authorities, sparking international attention. South African children launch an armed insurection , disarming police starting in Diepkloof, South Africa. South African military forces report shooting down a UFO in the Kalahari Desert, on the border between South Africa and Botswana. Soviet space probes Phobos-1 and Phobos-2 are mysteriously destroyed, apparently by an extraterrestrial presence on the Martian surface.
1990: "Cold Fusion" being confirmed by Pons/ Fleischmann in Salt Lake City, Utah. SONY unveils, in Tokyo, Japan, "wrist-televisions" for sale, in time for the Christmas shopping season. Italian government authorities report c. 231 children abducted for organ-haresting, sparking a nationwide panic. New Madrid Earthquake; 8.1 earthquake centered in New Madrid, Missouri causes damage across the country, being felt as far north as Washington D.C. Marla Maples, mistress to Donald Trump, poses nude for Playboy magazine, amidst the controversy over Trump's affairs; Singer Sinead O'Connor poses nude for Playboy magazine. Vanilla Ice introduces rap music to the mainstream. Lambada Brazilian dance becomes popular worldwide. Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba wins the right of international intervention for Japanese military forces. Famine has spread to all of India, Pakistan, Middle East, and all of Africa, despite international humanitarian aid efforts. NASA officials voice concern as the Space Shuttle Discovery mysteriously disappears, along with 7 astronauts. Dick Tracy starring Warren Beatty, makes its hit debut, launching rides at Disneyland parks and launching a film franchise. Toho releases Mothra vs. Bagan to great success. "F*** the Police" rap single by N.W.A. is banned after ressure from police groups nationwide; "Me So Horny" by 2 Live Crew is banned after pressure from women's rights groups; Heavy metal group Judas Priest is placed under arrest after hidden messages are found on its "Stained Class" single. Sinead O'Connor is banned from performances throughout Europe, after tearing up a picture of the Pope on television. Tennis player Martina Narvitilova makes her professional tennis comeback winning the Wimbleon Tournament. American professional football becomes popular across the glone with the creation of European teams including the London Monarchs, Barcelona Dragons, and the Frankfurt Galaxy. Author Mario Vargas Llosa is elected in presidential elections on a socialist platform, sparking tensions with the United States. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-AR), wife of current Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, is elected the first female governor of that state. Italian singer Toto Cutugno makes his hit musical debut with the single "Insieme: 1992". WHO/CDC officials report a massive disease outbreak in the Kosovo region of Yugoslavia, sparking civil unrest and violence; Health officials in Lagos, Nigeria report a "koro" (penis-shrinking disease) outbreak, causing panic and civil unrest. 60 Minutes (CBS-TV) reports the dangers of dental fillings due to mercury toxicity, sparking a health care crisis. U.S. military personnel stationed in the Middle East, especially Iraq and Kuwait, report outbreaks of "Gulf War Syndrome". Operation Sun Devil; Secret Service agents dismantle Steve Jackson Games in San Jose, California over alleged "hacker activities". "Nasty" rap/ hip-hop album by Too Much Joy becomes a major bestseller, partially because of efforts to ban the record in Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Cancer patient Craig Shergold of Carshalton, England launches an international campaign to end cancer worldwide. Lester Maddox (AIP-GA) is reelected Governor. Nova Scotia votes to secede from Canada and become part of the United States. Former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke (R-LA) is narrowly elected Governor. By the time he is sworn in, all hell will have broken out in the Sportsman’s paradise. Christopher Reeve has two major hits this year; the sci-fi thriller Total Recall and the romantic comedy Pretty Woman, with Julia Roberts. Controversial preacher Fred Phelps (D-KS) is elected Governor of that state. Maria Devi Christos (a.k.a. Marina Tsvigun), displaying paranormal powers, proclaims herself the "messenger of the New Age" in Stalino, Ukraine SSR, battling against Soviet military forces. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of zinc, during a conference in Rome, Italy. Soviet officials launch a crackdown on "Gopnik" (Russian male youth gangs) in major cities nationwide. Brian Wilson's second solo album Sweet Insanity is released in stores, which includes his highly-successful rap crossover hit Smart Girls. The Minutemen, a prequel to Watchmen, is released. Brazilian religious and police authorities report attacks on children by plastic Xuxa dolls, during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, sparking international attention. New Madrid Fault revealed as an 8.1 earthquake in New Madrid, Missouri strikes the Midwest, fueling civil unrest and violence.
1991: "Flag-Burning" Amendment to the U.S. Constittution. U.S. POWs/MIAs are discovered in Vietnam and Laos. Indonesia suffers civil unrest and violence amidst reports of oil shortages in Indonesia, sparkng tensions throughout SE Asia. Reports emerge in Poland and Russia of rich Arabs using street children for organ-harvesting, sparking riots. Riots erupt across Moscow after reports of international efforts to auction off the body of Vladimir Lenin are announced. Tennis player Bjorn Borg stuns the professional tennis world with his return winning the Wimbledon Tournament. The Rocketeer starring Jennifer Connelly, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Senator John Heinz (R-NY) dies mysteriously in a helicopter crash. The staged murders in the Japanese film Guinea Pig 2 are investigated by the FBI and Tokyo Police and found to be factual. Actor Charlie Sheen, whom reported the film to authorities, gives up alcohol and narcotics and becomes a born-again Christian. Pop singer Tiffany poses nude for Playboy magazine, helping to revive her musical career. Swedish group Carola makes its hit debut with the musical single "Fångad av en stormvind". "Tectrix VR Bike" introduces "networked exer-gaming" systems, allowing people to compete against each other in various games. Ozone therapy is approved by the FDA in Washington D.C., as a means to treat AIDS/HIV patients; Doctor John Holt announces a microwave treatment for cancer in Sydney, Australia. Adult/pornographic "1-900" videophone lines gain major popularity due to a rise in advertising. Heavy metal artist Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth launches the "Helvete" movement in Oslo, Norway based on esoteric Nazism. William Kennedy Smith is found guilty of sexual assault. Alberta secedes from Canada and becomes part of the United States. Desert Storm is a success, Saddam Hussein is toppled and Iraq liberated. With assistance from the United Nations, the Kurds secede from Iraq and become their own nation. Ray Mabus (D-MS) is reelected Governor of that state. Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center in Betheseda, Maryland unveil the creation of artificial eyes, with a resolution similar to black-and-white televisions. Saint Louis Riots; Riots erupt in Saint Louis, Missouri, after police launch a crackdown on their concert, sparking violence and civil unrest. Self-proclaimed messiah "Yaweh ben Yaweh" (a.k.a. Hulon Mitchell, Jr.)is captured by FBI and police officials, after attempting to incite a race war. "Vissarion" (a.k.a. Sergey Anatolyevitch Torop) is proclaimed the "Siberian Messiah" in Minusinsk, Russia, imposing a vegan lifestyle, sparking civil unrest and violence. Leonard Nimoy calls for peace between different "Trekkie/Trekker" factions, during a press conference in Los Angeles, California. "Russian Air Force Diet", consisting of cabbage soup, becomes a popular diet plan starting in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia. U.S. Department of Labor announces that the average American worker now works 30 hours per week, sparking international attention. INTERPOL Chief Bjorn Eriksson warns of a growing international criminal trade in human organs, during a conference in Montevideo, Uruguay. Cool As Ice starring Vanilla Ice makes it huge box-office debut. Reports throughout Japan spread of "Hanako" (demonic spirits) occurring in bathrooms nationwide, sparking international attention and concern. Kentucky Fried Chicken changes its corporate name to KFC due to the use of mutated chicken meat, sparking international concern for the fast-food chain.
1992: President Gary Hart announces the creation of the National Computer Mercantile Network (NCMN) in Washington D.C., sparking concerns from small businesses and rural leaders. Physicists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory announce the first self-sustaining fusion reaction system in Princeton, New Jersey. Wall Street Journal reports that over 10% of the GNP of Japan is created through its robotics workforce, sparking tensions within labor unions and industrial organizations. Flat Earth Society protests outside the White House in Washington D.C., objecting to the Colombus Day anniversary celebrations. Panic and civil unrest spreads with the outbreak of the BIV (a.k.a. "Cow AIDS/HIV") spread by dairy and beef cattle, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Crystal Pepsi makes its debut, soon devouring up more of the market share. Ross Perot elected President. Valiant and Image Comics make their hit debuts amidst a booming independent comics industry. Japanese-led Asian Pacific Economic Community (APEC) and German-led European Union (EU) launch an "economic cold war" against the United States. Canadian magician Doug Henning establishes "Maharishi Veda Land" amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Satanic cult activity is reported by police officials in Canada, sparking fears of a growing movement. Automation, mechanization, robotics, and digital computerization are blamed for massive unemployment across the globe, fueling anti-technological sentiment. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) become a major bestseller and are seen as a major technological leap. Israeli officials led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres report that Iran has begun production of nuclear weapons during a press conference in Tel Aviv. Major celebrations across the Western Hemisphere regarding the 500th anniversary of the landing of Christopher Colombus; Giant sundial is constructed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in honor of the landing. MP Neil Kinnock is elected British Prime Minister, leading the Labor Party into power in parliamentary elections. New York Times popularizes "grunge slang", which some critics call an attack on the "English -only" Amendment movement. Toho releases a remake of Godzilla vs. King Kong to great success. Carolco releases a reboot of Spiderman, with Spidey fighting Electro and Sandman. James Cameron directed the controversial adaption, which the MPAA gives an R-rating. Irish singer Linda Martin makes her international debut with the hit single "Why Me". Singer Dionne Warwick launches the "Psychic Friends Network", becoming a major success over videophone lines. Varg "Count Grishnackh" Vikernes confirms reports that the "Helvete" are committing "acts of Satanism" throughout Norway; Law enforcement officers report church bombings from Oslo, Bergen, Sarpsborg, Stavanger, and Vindafjord, Norway by "Helvete" members. 30,000 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Nude & Breast Freedom Day; Annual festival celebrating nudism and the baring of female breasts is established in Berkeley, California. Sacred Orgasm by Kenneth Ray Stubbs published, sparking a neo-Tantric revival in the US. Buddhists such as Georg Feuerstein are quick criticize this development calling it "neurotic.. an attempt at clothing purely genital impulses or neurotic emotional needs in an aura of spirituality..."; "Smile.jpg", a frightening picture is placed on the Internet, causing people to have psychotic episodes and to commit suicide. Senator Geraldine Ferraro is reelected. Joe Walsh wins the nomination for Ross Perot’s Vice President. Vice President Al Gore (TN) and Governor Ann Richards (TX) are the Democrats’ presidential nominees. For the Republicans’ nominations, Governor John S. McCain III (AZ) and Senator Teresa Heinz (PA (widow of Senator John Heinz) are selected. Tim Burton’s Batman Returns is a great success; with Michael Keaton in the title role, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Dustin Hoffman as the Penguin, Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent and Marlon Wayons as Robin. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Controversial former Governor Evan Mecham (I-AZ) is elected to the Senate. Alessandra Mussolini, granddaughter of Il Duce, is elected Mayor of Naples. Park officials order the quarantine of Joshua Tree National Monument after a reported "zombie attack". Ultra-nationalist violence erupts in Montreal, Quebec after a Guns N' Roses concert, sparking the Canadian government to declare martial law. Self-proclaimed messiah Claude Maurice Marcel Vorilhon survives an assassination attempt on his life in Paris, France. Magician David Copperfield displays his flight ability in Durham, North Carolina, sparking international attention. Russian scientist Yevgeny Podkletnov unveils "gravitic shielding" before military and government officials in Moscow, sparking an arms race. Islamic fundamentalist revolution overthrows the governments of Algeria and Egypt, amidst collapse in oil supplies. ESA's Hermes spaceplane conducts its first succesful flight from GSC Kourou. A great day for European astronautics. Parents praise the Happy Meal tie-ins to Batman Returns. French government authorities call for a boycott of Israeli medical practices after reports of organ harvesting in Jerusalem, Israel, sparking international condemnation and concern. Manananggal Scare; Residents in Tondo to Manila, report seeing a manananggal (e.g. cannibalistic female vampires) sparking fear of a growing population. U.S. Republican leaders call for opposition to "Agenda 21" by the United Nations, calling it a "threat to national sovereignty".
1993: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield sparks a religious renaissance, as people begin to create a "more spiritual society". President Ross Perot passes the National Health Reform Act which establishes a federal ID system for health care, which later is expanded for "security purposes". Illegal rap album "Bodycount" by Ice-T and Ice-Cube becomes a major underground bestseller. Soccer player Nii Lamptey of Ghana is proclaimed the "next Pele", launching a massive soccer craze. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi proves scientifically that mass meditation/prayer can effectively reduce violence in conflict regions. Crop circles are reported outside of Johannesburg, South Africa offering further evidence of extraterrestrial life. Massive worldwide crop damage is blamed on holes in the ozone layer, sparking famine and civil unrest; UFO sighting take place across Ireland and Great Britain. Scientists uncover a permanent rift in the space-time continuum in the South Atlantic Ocean (a.k.a. "The South Atlantic Anomaly"), sparking tensions with Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazilian governments. Transvaal Riots; Riots erupt in Transvaal, South Africa over reports of organ-harvesting by the apartheid government. Homeless people begin forming private militias beginning with the "Arm the Homeless" militia in Columbus, Ohio. Hawaiian nationalists led by Kekuni Blaisdell call for independence for the Kingdom of Hawai'i in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joseph Newman is honored by President Ross Perot in a Rose Garden ceremony for his contributions to science. A US Senate committee concerning POWs/MIA uncovers evidence American soldiers still held captive by Vietnam, North Korea, and the People's Republic of China. Russian scientists reveal evidence of a “Yeti” like creature, the Alma, which was captured by the Red Army and later died in captivity. Toho releases Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2.0 to great success. Much of the press and tickets are due to Toho killing off Godzilla (his son is irradiated and becomes a new Godzilla) to end the domestic series in preparation for the American version. Irish singer Niamh Kavanagh makes his international debut with the hit single "In Your Eyes". WWF Wrestler Hulk Hogan is considered the highest paid videophone celebrity; The New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) are considered the highest paid musical act on videophone, according to Wall Street Journal. "Helvete" actions spread across into Gothenburg, Sweden, sparking tensions throughout the Scandinavian region. James McMillan (The Rent is too Damn High Party-NY) elected Mayor of New York City. Defeated for reelection, he runs and wins again in 2009. Queen Elizabeth, a.k.a. "the Queen Mother", dies while visiting during a royal trip to Sydney, Australia. American law enforcement officials begin allowing "psychic forensics" into criminal investigations and cases. Trees are magnetized in Southhaven Park, New York after the appearence of UFOs in the area. United Nations officials report a worldwide shortage in the supply of copper, lead and natural gas during a conference in Rome, Italy. Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping warns of strategic mineral shortages, during a speech in Beijing, China, sparking tensions with Japan and Russia. Chinese singer Faye Wong is proclaimed the "Diva of Asia", sparking fears of Chinese influence. Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham, Alabama is apparently attacked by Freemasons, sparking animosity nationwide. Russian Mafiya controls all domestic banking institutions, despite government anti-corruption efforts. "Pansori" (Korean traditional musical story-telling) is used to spread support for South Korea starting in Seoul. Czechoslovakia collapses in a random civil war. Ethnic cleansing everywhere, the Moravian border zone is a an endless frontline. The Mars Polar Lander mission is a success. Comedian Chevy Chase begins hosting his own show The Chevy Chase Show with success. By 2009, he successfully replaced Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. NKOTB's Face The Music album is released causing controversy due to their musical departure. With that, the album has gotten huge sales and Dirty Dawg became one of the successful singles of the year. Around that time, Jonathan Knight outed himself as homosexual in public.
1993-1994: Blind Melon makes their hit debut, signaling explosion of "grunge" genre. Internet dead as AOL network spreads. U.S. Army and National Guard forces are ordered to contain "zombie attacks" in Los Angeles, San Pedro, and Santa Monica, sparking concern of a political crackdown on anti-Perot sentiment. Organ-legging sydicate led by Amit Kumar and Santosh Raut is uncovered by police officials in Bombay, India.
1994: Vladimir Zhrinovsky, Russian ultra-nationalist comes to power in Moscow. Quebec independence. David Caruso becomes a movie star. The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin and Penelope Ann Miller, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Colombia led by Andres Escobar wins the World Cup in Los Angeles, California, sparking international attention. "English-only" Amendment is established (U.S.). Pro-football/baseball player Bo Jackson dazzles the sports world. Heavy metal music is reported to contain "subliminal messages" leading to a national ban. "Sky Dancers" (Galoob) dolls become popular. Patrick Ewing leads the New York Knicks to the NBA Championship. Local residents report being attacked in Taiyuan, China by the "Sibuxiang Beast", forcing the deployment of PLA forces to the region. Second Korean War; Japan and North Korea clash after a naval incident in the Sea of Japan. Actor Rubén Blades is elected President of Panama. Russian-backed Bulgarian forces enter into Macedonia, escalating fighting within the Balkans region. WHO/CDC officials report organ-harvesting networks in India, sparking a massive police crackdown; Chinese government officials begin using convicted criminals, mainly political prisoners, for organ-harvesting; Anti-American riots erupt in Guatemala over organ-harvesting syndicate crimes; health officials report c. 6,000 children harvested for organs in Latin America. Tensions mount nationwide as severe droughts and famine occur across Australia. NYPD Blue (ABC-TV) is cancelled due to protests by the American Family Association (AFA) amidst accusations of obscenity. Radio personality Howard Stern is elected governor of New York under a libertarian platform, amidst anti-Perot sentiment. Entertainer Mister Rogers is revealed to have been a Marine Sniper during the Korean War, during a press conference. Schindler's List by Steven Spielberg is banned in Malaysia and the Philippines, due to protests by religious conservatives. Former Colonel Oliver North (R-VA) is elected to the Senate. Irish crooners Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan make their international debut with the hit "Rock N' Roll Kids". "Helvete" guerillas burn churches in Sund, Snertingdal, Buskerud, Akra, Askim, and Gjerdum, Norway, sparking sectarian tensions throughout the country; "Helvete" guerillas begin intimidating journalists through murder and extortion. Mark Roosevelt (D-MA), the great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, is elected Governor. Mitt Romney (I-MA) is elected Senator. Harold Stassen (R-MN) is reelected to the Senate. Former Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton dies of a massive heart attack. At the time, he was considered the Democrats’ best hope for beating President Perot. His widow and daughter move to Illinois, where Hillary will be elected Senator. George Romero’s The Stand is a huge, scary success. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Jeb Bush, despite his controversial family, is elected Governor of Florida. Troy Hurtubise of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada creates the first "ballistics suit" (a.k.a. "mecha-armor", "Iron Man armor"). Oil reaches $50.00 (U.S.) per barrel, sparking concerns of an international fuel shortage and an economic crisis. "Kogal" (Japanese party-girls) become extremely popular with youth, sparking national attention. Militia movement "General" Linda Thompson leads a "March on Washington" in defiance of the Perot Adminisration. Korean political leaders Chun Doo-hwon and Roh Tae-woo are executed by North Korean troops in Seoul. Gerry Anderson's Space Precinct becomes a smashing success. Hammer (formerly MC Hammer) released the grammy award-winning album The Funky Headhunter with Pumps And A Bump as its single. AWB leader Eugene Terre'Blanche proclaims "reign of the Antichrist" during a rally in Johannesburg, South Africa, sparking international attention. Ukranian military forces shootdown a UFO outside of Kiev, fueling tensions between Russia and Ukraine, raising military tension. Atlas Shrugged (Marvel Comics) based on the works of Ayn Rand, written by Steve Ditko, makes its hit debut,.
1995: Nintendo VirtuaBoy console makes its hit debut, part of a new wave of VR. Controversy over unauthorized pornographic content spreads - 2nd Sexual Revolution underway. Waterworld makes its hit debut. Actress Elizabeth Berkley, becomes a star after the film Showgirls launches her career. Showgirls becomes the movie hit of the decade. Disneyland Europe is packed. Bosnia is stabilized, Milošević and Karadžić are overthrown and arrested and the Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs create an egalitarian federative republic. Serbian revanchists create international terrorist organization collaborating with American far-right militias and east European skinheads. President Jelcin is reelected for the first time. South Africa falls apart due to Afrikanner-led "war for homeland". Nicky Barmby emerges as a major soccer player in Great Britain. Government of Thailand collapses due to international boycotts over its policies on child prostution. Michael Jordan leads the Baltimore Orioles to a World Series. Charles Barkley leads the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Championship. Food riots are reported nationwide due to drought in the Midwest; Last portions of rainforest destroyed in Madagascar. 1945 alternate-history novel by Newt Gingrich and William R. Fortschen, becomes a major bestseller. Rush Limbaugh is named Speaker of the House of Representatives in a highly partisan anti-Perot vote. Deepak Chopra establishes "Chopra Center for Well Being" across the globe, starting in Los Angeles, California as "spiritual alignment centers". Pakistan and Russia begin sending scientists to aid Iran's nuclear program, sparking international tensions. President Ross Perot signs the MPAA-backed Copyright Protection Act, banning the "copying of copyrighted materials for distribution". Evidence is uncovered that paparrazzi and/or the royal family premediated the death of Princess Diana. MP William Hague is elected British Prime Minister after he leads the Tory Party to electoral victory in parliamentary elections. "Roswell Autopsy" film evidence is leaked to the press, proving that the United States and Great Britain have known about extraterrestrial life since 1947, fueling paranoia worldwide. The 1996 Acura SLX, blending the mini-van and the SUV for families. "Black helicopter" campaigns against militias are uncovered, sparking paranoia. Norwegian group Secret Garden makes its hit debut with their single "Nocturne". C. Dolores Tucker purchases a large portion of Time/Warner/AOL stock, pressuring the corporation to drop all rap/hip-hop titles from its labels in New York City, New York. FBI officials in Fort Myers, Florida report that Caleb Fairley meeting with Norwegian "Helvete" members, in an effort to back his "teen militia"; "Helvete" guerillas burn churches in Telemark, Vestby, Sandefjord, et al., Norway, despite efforts by law enforcement. Actress/comedian Drew Barrymore poses nude for Playboy magazine. 360,000 couples are married in a mass marriage ceremony led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in New York City, New York. Quebec votes to separate from Canada and become its own nation. Tim Burton’s Batman Forever is a huge success; with Keaton and Wayans returning as Batman and Robin, Rene Russo as Dr. Meridian, Billy Dee Williams as Two Face, and Robin Williams as the Riddler. Lollapalooza Riots;Riots erupt at the Lollapalooza '95 concert in Charles Town, West Virginia after Pavement launches an anti-Perot rant. Psychic Eugenia Davitashvili proclaims her power of protection over Russian political officials in Moscow, Russia. Journalist Susan Walsh disappears while investigating the rising "vampire underground". "Jenkem", a street drug based on fermented raw sewage, is trafficked in Lusaka, Zambia. Statues of Lord Ganesha begin producing milk in New Delhi, India attracting thousands of religious pilgrims. Korean singer Seo Taiji sparks controversy, demanding an end to government censorship in Seoul, despite war time restrictions. United Nations investigation uncovers trade in human organs, primarily from political prisoners in Shanghai and Beijing, sparking international attention. French journalist Paul-Loup Sulitzer launches an international investigation into the growing organ trade across the globe. International outrage erupts as WHO/CDC officials uncover evidence of organ-harvesting from alleged "political prisoners" in Cape Town, South Africa. Springboks rig the 1995 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand, by spraying a neural toxin in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ukranian military forces shootdown a UFO along the Romanian border, within the Carpathian Mountains, sparking military escalation within the region.
1996: Ross Perot re-elected President. Angelina Jolie marries her Foxfire costar, Jenny Shimizu. The two remain married until 1999, when they divorce. Second Krakatoa Disaster; volcanic eruption at Krakatoa, Indonesia, sparks a massive humanitarian aid and refugee crisis. Internet begins suffering a series of major system failures and crashes, disrupting economic trade. Comics crash averted. Heroes Reborn (1996/1997)- Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee restart the Marvel Universe. The Phantom starring Billy Zane makes its hit film debut, launching a film franchise. Barb Wire starring Pamela Anderson, makes its hit debut, launching a film fanchise. "Macarena" dance craze goes worldwide. Sheryl Crow is banned from performance after the release of her single "Love Is A Good Thing", after complaints by gun rights advocates about its content on gun violence; Heavy metal group Cannibal Corpse is placed under arrest on obscenity charges in Berlin, Germany. Riots erupt in major cities throughout Egypt after local officials ban all forms of Western music, especially rock and roll, heavy metal and rap music. Platte River in Nebraska dries up due to the greenhouse effect; Reports of "black blizzards" of prarie topsoil causing traffic jams, computer and power failures throughout the Midwest. NASCAR legend Richard Petty (R-NC) wins the gubernatorial election in North Carolina. NASA announces the completion of Space Station Freedom at Cape Canaveral, Florida as a major technological achievement. Doctor Who (FOX-TV) starring Eric Roberts as "the Master" makes its hit television debut. President Ross Perot signs the Communications Decency Act, banning "electronic pornography" in Washington D.C. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination based on a populist platform. Rapper Tupac Shakur is revealed to have "faked his death" while living in New Zealand. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is banned in schools nationwide due to its "promotion of alternative lifestyles". Irish singer Eimear Quinn makes her hit musical debut with the single "The Voice". C. Dolores Tucker launches a campaign to ban rap music by Tupac Shakur, after the musician ridicules her in a song, in Brooklyn, New York. The Art of Sexual Magic by Margot Anand is published. It is widely cited as responsible for the popularization of neo-Tantra in Europe. This development enrages many. Battlecruiser 3000AD (Take-Two Interactive) science-fiction video game created by Derek Smart, makes its hit debut. Lavender Town Syndrome; Hundreds of children across Japan and South Korea are hospitalized or commit suicide, due to strange psychological damage caused by Pokemon: Green and Pokemon: Red. Pat Buchanan is nominated as the U.S. Tax Payer’s Party candidate for President, and the Reform party’s nominee for Governor of Virginia, the latter he is successful at. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) is elected to the Senate. The guillotine replaces the electric chair as the official method of execution for the state of Georgia. Halliburton CEO Dick Cheney (TX) and Senator Alan Keyes (MD) are the Republican nominees in this election. Mexican superhero "Superbarrio Gómez" launches rallies against the Perot administration in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, regarding civil rights for Chicano/Latino people. Tensions mount between India and Pakistan after a "zombie attack" is reported along the "line of control" in Srinagar, India. Troy Hurtubise of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada succssfully contracts the "ballistics suit" (a.k.a. "mecha-armor", "Iron Man armor") for the U.S. and Canadian military starting. British health officials unveil "artificial food", as a means to alleviate famine and hunger in Cambridge, England. British government officials announce massive shortages in natural gas, during a televised speech in London, England. "Trekkies" in Little Rock, Arkansas call for Congress to launch impeachment hearings against President Ross Perot. "Visual kei" (Japanese glam-rock gangs) arrive in the United States, clashing with local urban street gangs along the West Coast. Russian oligarchs Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Alex Konanykhin, Mikhail Fridman, Vladimir Gusinsky, Vitaly Malkin and Vladimir Potanin are credited with control of the government. "Provisional Government General Council" for the Republic of Texas is formed in Austin, with the support of actor Chuck Norris. "Rally for the Bill of Rights" is held at the Washington Monument in defiance of the Perot administration in Washington D.C.; Allied troops battle against North Korean troops in Yonsei and Myongdong, South Korea, despite heavy resistance. The Ford Indigo becomes the new staple of supercar design worldwide. Japan is flooded with biochemical terrorist attacks. CD players are defeated by the growing SDAT-player craze. Brief coup de etat attempt in Russia by Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Weezer's second album Songs From The Black Hole is released in stores. Power Rangers Zeo/Youngblood crossover mini-series is released. With growing food shortages throughout China, reports of cat meat being used begin appearing in Quiopu, China. Brazilian authorities report the rise of "churrasquinho de gato" (a.k.a. "cat barbeque") in Rio de Janeiro, for pie filling, kebabs, hamburgers, gyros, etc., due to the economic crisis. Quebecois scientist Serge Monast is assassinated by Project BLUE BEAM in Montreal, sparking international attention. Multimillionaire Dr. Ignatius Piazza, backed by Michael Savage, begins recruiting and arming people for a "New American Revolution" in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis have their long-awaited reunion and reconciliation in Las Vegas, Nevada, sparking national attention.
1997: Tensions mount between the Perot administration and the Zhirinovsky regime, as 2 American defense satellites are shot down by Russian satellites. Microsoft Web-TV takes off, creating competition for the cable and satellite dish companies. FBI and police officials report organ-harvesting networks in New Orleans, Louisiana, sparking panic and civil unrest. Clonaid is established, providing commercial human clones for infertile and LGBT persons amidst great religious controversy. Major flooding begins to occur in Central Europe along the Elbe and Oder Rivers, sparking a refugee crisis. Action movie star Joseph Estrada is elected in presidential elections in the Philippines on a populist platform. Singer Janet Jackson is placed under arrest in Singapore due to the "graphic nature" of her "Velvet Rope" album. The Puppy Channel is created by retired advertising executive Dan FitzSimons. According to Molly FitzSimons, 41% of people in focus group surveys say they prefer watching the channel to CNBC and 37% prefer it to TBS. Disney Corporation bans LGBT references from its films and products after pressure from Southern Baptist Convention. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announce their surrender to government forcs after a nationwide "sex strike" against the leftist cocaine cartel is announced in Bogota, Colombia. A spokesman for NOAA announces that the organization has recorded what appears to be the noise of a “giant, aquatic creature”. The top researchers claim it is not manmade nor does it match any living whale or fish. The public is even more surprised when a noted science fiction author points out that the location of the encounter took place 950 nautical miles away from the location of the late H.P. Lovecraft’s “fictional” city, Rlyeh. Members of Heaven's Gate cult disappear mysteriously after the passage of the Hale-Bopp comet in San Diego, California; Finnish Air Force F-18s confront UFOs in the Lapland area, sparking tensions in the region. "Moller M200G Jetson" makes its hit debut, introducing "flying cars" to the commercial market starting. Riots erupt outside the offices of America Online (AOL) in New York City, New York, amidst complaints of rate hikes and server problems. Lumber industry (a.k.a. "the lumber cartel") launches a national campaign against the Internet in Washington D.C., proclaiming concern for the environment. Reverend Al Sharpton (D-NY) is elected Mayor of New York City. Sam Raimi’s Batman: Intimidation Game is a huge success, with David Duchovny as the Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Bane, Elizabeth Hurley as Poison Ivy, and Michelle Williams as Barbara Gordon/ Batgirl. Marlon Wayans and Billy Dee Williams return as well. The film is notable for the crippling of Bruce Wayne midway through the film, and Dick Grayson replacing him as Batman, with both them working together to take Bane down. Actress Thuy Tran (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers) dies in a car accident in San Francisco, California. Weezer releases a cover of "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel on mp3. Johnny and Luther Htoo lead the God's Army Guerrillas in Burma, demonstrating "magical powers." These include invulnerability to bullets, mines and the ability to kill by pointing a rifle at the ground and concentrating. Superhero "Supergay" sparks immediate controversy, advocating for the rights of the LGBT community in Mexico City, Mexico. Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reports identifying c. 100,000 known psychics, sparking concern of a "psychic war" in Beijing. Magician David Copperfield marries model Claudia Schiffer, catching the attention of tabloids across the globe. Magician David Blaine displays his flight ability in Brooklyn, New York, before national television cameras. UFOs are witnessed over Mexico City, Mexico, sparking fears of an oncoming apocalypse throughout Latin America. Scientists in Helsinki, Finland; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Sheffield England; unveil "gravitic shielding", reproducing the results of Yevgeny Podkletnov. Militia groups in Maricopa County, Arizona announce the creation of the "Country of Arizona" before the United Nations in New York City, New York. U.S. troops enter through the Panhandle region, in an effort to force Texas back into the Union. Russian "Padonki" counterculture launches its rebellion against the government, demanding an end to the Zhirinovsky regime. Martial law is imposed over Hong Kong, after the British government turns over the lease for the region to Chinese officials. South Korea begins broadasting shows into China, in support of the pro-democracy movement. Reverend Al Sharpton leads a rally in support of Korean reunification in New York City, New York. Allied troops uncover mass-graves by North Korean troops, detailing atrocities against civilians. James Cameron's Titanic becomes one of the biggest cinematic flops in history. Spice World becomes one of the critical hits of the year. John Romero's Daikatana becomes the most revolutionary game of the decade. The Lost World: Jurassic Park is highly critically praised. A theme park based on the movie is planned. Legoland Windsor is a flop. Meego premiered on CBS with roaring success, lasting for four seasons before Bronson Pinchot quits the show due to his film commitments. After his success in movies, Pauly Shore creates and starred in a sitcom based upon his life. The show Pauly premiered on FOX and lasted for three seasons. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are accused of releasing "sterilization gum" in Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine, sparking international attention and concern. Bangalore and Madras, India are called the "Organ Bazaars" of the world, sparking international attention and concern. Reports throughout Korea of hypothermia and asphyxiation being caused by electric fans, sparking panic nationwide. Nigeria and Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal erupt in civil unrest and violence after an outbreak of "Koro", "penis-shrinking disease". Mexican officials report the disappearence of the island of Bermeja in the Gulf of Mexico, north of Yucatán, sparking international attention. Belgian U.N. troops are accused of cannibalism in Somalia, sparking civil unrest and controversy.
1998: Apple iMac fails to gain a significant market share, setting Apple to financial ruin; Spain wins the World Cup, after defeating Nigeria and Paraguay in Paris, France. Dean Devlin/ Roland Emmerich launch the Godzilla film franchise, sparking renewed interest in the genre, "Gojira purists" launch suicide bomb attacks against theaters showing the American version of Godzilla. The Avengers starring Uma Thurman and Ralph Fiennes, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. "WWJD" bracelets (e.g. "What Would Jesus Do") and "Promise Keepers" become popular. Economic collapse of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen occurs. Iran begins developing long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program against international pressure. Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally is banned due to nationwide pressure by Christian fundamentalist groups. Desmond Tutu uncovers concrete evidence of Dag Hammarskjold's 1961 assassination. Those who investigated the crash site verify a wound caused by a firearm on the Secretary General's head, as well as holes in the fuselage likely caused by a cannon. Israeli group Dana International makes its hit musical debut with their single "Diva". Doctor Stephen Mak unveils study linking pesticide and GMO intake to cancer rates during a press conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Yahoo! warns users that its accounts have been hacked, spreading a logic bomb/ worm virus across the globe, after the arrest of hacker Kevin Mitnick in San Jose, California; Riots erupt outside the corporate headquarters of America Online (AOL) in New York City, New York. Fighting erupts in Jordan due to massive water shortages, sparking a humanitarian refugee crisis; Turkey and Greece wage war over Cyprus, citing the limited water supply to the island; Riots erupt in Karachi over lack of water, sparking fears of a civil war. George W. Bush (R-TX) is elected Governor of Texas. Jesus Matayoshi, leader of World Economic Community Party and self-professed Messiah, is elected Governor of Okinawa prefecture. He is reelected in 2002, but his ultimate goal is Prime Minister, then Secretary-General of the United Nations. Law professor Barack Obama (D-IL) is elected to the House of Representatives. Actor Phil Hartman commits his unstable wife to a mental hospital. Governor Fred Phelps (D-KS) is reelected. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan, wins Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Tom Hanks). Actor James Earl Jones dies of a heart attack while in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Russian government officials launch an information crackdown after Canadian filmmakers report a "zombie attack" in Zabrovst, Siberia. David Jacobs warns that there are now "alien/human hybrids" infiltrating into human society. Haitian Riots; Riots erupt in Port-au-Prince, Haiti after hundreds of children are blinded after a solar eclipse. "Para-Para" (Japanese synchronized dancing) becomes extremely popular with youth in Japanese society. "American Heritage Festival '98" is proclaimed a "patriotic Woodstock", after thousands of people in support of the militia movement attend in Carthage, Missouri. Korean singer Seo Taiji is credited with the lifting of government censorship restrictions during a ceremony in Seoul. South Korean television broadcasts receive higher ratings the China Central Television (CCTV) during prime time timeslots. "Noraebang" (karaoke boxes) are used to proliferate political messages throughout South Korea, starting in South Korea. Lost in Space remake is a hit, gets a TV series spinoff. Matt LeBlanc's carrer on the rise. Vladimír Mečiar wins the elections again, abolishes all political parties and dissent, sends a threatening letter to Madeline Albright and turns Slovakia into a central European Turkmenistan. SeaQuest DSV (NBC-TV) gets renewed for a final season."Black-Eyed Children" (BEKs), pale-skinned children with completely black irises, are first reported starting with the American Midwest and near Dallas, Texas, fueling speculation of "alien/human hybrids". "Movies" musical single by Alien Ant Farm, makes its hit debut. Alisdair Sinclair Scandal; Scottish student Alisdair Sinclair, University of Glasgow, is reported as the victim of Israeli organ harvesting in Tel Aviv, Israel, sparking international condemnation and outrage. Vanilla Ice released his third album, Hard To Swallow in stores and gotten strong sales due to V-Ice's nu-metal approach. Doctor Donna C. Boisseau, University of Colorado at Boulder, exposes asbestos use in tampons and its link to premature bleeding, sparking international attention. BATF and DEA report methamphetamine dalers using ricin chemical weapons against law enforcement agencies, during a press conference in Washington D.C.,.
1999: The Phantom Menace makes its hit debut. Wild, Wild West starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The Mod Squad starring Claire Daines, Giovanni Ribisi and Omar Epps, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. Mystery Men starring Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofolo, and Greg Kinnear, makes its hit debut, launching a film franchise. The footage in the Blair Witch Project is verified as real in Burkittsville, Maryland. Singer Gerri Halliwell of the Spice Girls is placed under arrest in Manila, Philippines for advocating for birth control. Sega Dreamcast solidifies Sega as video game industry leader. Australia becomes a republic after a national referendum. "Amero", North-American currency, is ratified by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, amidst great debate. Great Britain erupts in civil unrest and violence, amidst reports of oil shortages. Members of WHO leaks a document that reports several cases of cannibalism in rural areas of China. Biotechnologically-altered crops are blamed for the creation and proliferation of "super-bugs" across the globe by U.N. officials;Outbreak of malaria occurs in Madrid, Spain. Dogma directed by Kevin Smith is banned due to massive protests by Christian fundamentalists. Lee Carroll and Jan Tober begin proclaiming children born starting in 1999 as "Indigo Children" (spiritually-enlightened). Lee Mingwei becomes the first artificially fertilized male to become pregnant in Beijing, China. Actress/ singer Jennifer Lopez has her buttocks insured in Los Angeles, California. Bill Gates is murdered in Los Angeles, California by Alec Hiddell, sparking paranoia nationwide. Doctor Jack Kevorkian is found innocent of the charge of second-degree murder, but found guilty on the charge of delivering a controlled substance. He will serve three years in prison and his medical license is suspended for four years. However, euthanasia becomes a more favorable option for patients with terminal illness and other cases. When Kevorkian is released and resumes his practice, he will be seen as a trailblazer by many of the medical community and as a murderer by the religious right. John F. Kennedy Jr. is convinced by his wife to take a commercial plane to his cousin Rory’s wedding. Later, a pre-flight inspection on Kennedy’s plane, shows extensive tampering, especially the flaps and breaks. Swedish singer Charlotte Nilsson makes her hit musical debut with her single "Take Me To Your Heaven". Attack of "Blush Spiders" (Arachnius gluteus) kills 5 people in Chicago, Illinois. Drought occurs in Australia, as salt contaminates the local water supply of coastal cities. Ohio State University Riots; Student riots erupt in Columbus, Ohio after students are threatened with expulsion for practicing nudism. Freedom to Be Yourself Rallies; nudism becomes popular in Great Britain because of rallies in London, England. Congress passes the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Act, supported by Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, effectively taxing all transactions and services performed on the Internet, angering many libertarians and civil rights groups, in Washington D.C.; Iraq begins a series of sophisticated cyber-attacks on the Internet. Stanley Kubrick’s last film Eyes Wide Shut, starring Harrison Ford and Charlize Theron, makes its hit debut, despite being rated NC-17 by the MPAA. George Romero’s Resident Evil, starring David Boreanaz and Thora Birch, is an amazing success. Director Clive Barker and Writer George Romero’s remake of The Mummy is a great success, even with the R-rating. Sam Raimi’s Batman Triumphant is a huge success with a great story: Bruce Wayne (this time Kurt Russell) is still recovering from being physically and mentally broken by Bane and haunted by all too real visions of the dead Joker (Jack Nicholson returning) Dick Grayson, still subbing in as Batman (Marlon Wayans reprising his role) protects Gotham with Batgirl (Michelle Williams returning). Scarecrow (Marilyn Manson giving a chilling and psychotic portrayal) and Harley Quinn (an ex-shrink obsessed with the Joker and played by Jenny McCarthy) poison a geneticist (Bruce Campbell), turning him into a hideous man-bat, and have similar plans for Gotham. The Man-Bat commits horrific murders and framing the Batman, leading to the Gotham Police wounding and capturing Dick Grayson, while Batgirl is shot and paralyzed by the “Joker”. Wayne must rise again as the Batman, to save the city, his team, and himself. "Roulette-zoku" (Japanese street-racing gangs) terrorize major cities thoughout Japan, according to police officials. "Jenkem", a street drug based on fermented raw sewage, is trafficked in Lusaka, Zambia to Western Europe and Great Britain. "Dalits" (Hindu untouchables) claim a "Sudra Holocaust" during a press conference in New Delhi, India sparking sectarian and ethnic unrest. China Can Say No nationalist manifesto by Zhang Zangzang, Zhang Xiaobo, Song Qiang, Tang Zhengyu, Qiao Bian and Gu Qingsheng becomes a major bestseller. Chris Carter wraps up the The X Files and Millenium in a spectacular fashion. The Plymouth Plover is the new preferred ride of all the cool cats in the US. The Cool Caledonia phenomennon takes the world by storm. President Jelcin is reelected for the third time. The follow-up to Babylon 5, Crusade, proves a ratings' success. Space: Above and Beyond finishes its final season. Dot.com billionares firmly on the rise. Wild Wild West becomes the second major movie hit of the decade and an inspiration to all steampunk fans. A swarm attack of jellyfish caused a massive blackout of Manila, sparking a massive panic throughout the Philippines. Criminals use AID/HIV tainted syringe needles for attacks on people throughout Cape Town, South Africa, sparking international attention and concern. Winnie Mandela is implicated in a scandal wherein private charity funds aree use to pay for her personal expenses.