20th Century

The twentieth century, also written the 20th century, began on 1 Wintertide, 1900 and continues into the present day.

1900s
1900


 * The Internet made commercially available in the Avanor Union for private individuals and companies.
 * The first World Climate Summit is held in Nordenheim, Nordenlaand to discuss effects of global warming.
 * Scarlett Fever breaks out in several central Korashan states. The virus will go on to kill nearly 2.1 million people.
 * Averra becomes the first western Avanoran nation to legalize polygamy.

1901


 * Miyadakan Prime Minister Asukai Moroyuki proposes and authorizes the deployment of the Miyadakan Military in Korasha.
 * The film Moonlight Avenue becomes the world's highest grossing film, worth ¢3,152,382,038

1902


 * Xin government agrees to restitution fund for women who were victims of the Imperial government's war crimes in the Great War.

1903


 * Arrest of Yitayew Eyoab by Gelenian forces for crimes against humanity, tried by UoN International tribunal.
 * Connectid, the world's largest social media company by revenue, launches.

1904


 * The Global Space Station (GSS) enters orbit in the spring, and is fully operational by the end of the year.
 * 1904 Calise Transit Attack results in the deaths of nearly 2100 people on 30 Wintersend.
 * The collapse of the Kraakan government raises instability in central Korasha.

1905

1906

1907


 * First widespread internet failure across central Avanor causes concerns over the technology


 * 1907 Economic Crisis occurs when fears of internet company failures prompts the bust of an economic bubble.

1908


 * Maguri experiences Bloody Summertide, where fighting between security forces and civilians kills nearly 6818 people over a year.

1909

1910's
1910


 * Avanoran Space Organization sends six astronauts to the moon for the first time.

1911

1912

1913


 * UEG Flash releases as the first television and movie online streaming service.

1914


 * Launch of the Hubrert Telescope to find exoplanets throughout the galaxy.

1915


 * Eruption of Mount Saatuu in Aqunia kills nearly 512 people.
 * King Albert I of Bagnallia dies, and is succeeded by his son King Edward I

1916


 * The Baffington Murders in Wellington, Gelenia becomes a media frenzy, considered the "Crime of the Century".
 * Major Xin retailor Quidao goes bankrupt after falling victim to predatory lenders. Company dissolves - causing ripples in the Asanian economy.
 * Mass protests are put down with brute force in Novogaard, after protestors called for free and fair elections.

1917


 * The first UoN Climate Summit is held in Bientre, Yinh to discuss the effects of global warming on the world's environment.


 * 1917 Economic Crisis begins as banks struggle with loan defaults due to predatory lending practices, spurred on by the Quidao default two years earlier.
 * Protests erupt when Novogaardian Police shoot and kill 19 year old Pernude Monaion, who was protesting dictatorship and economic disparity.
 * Clip Clap, the popular social media app, releases for the first time.

1918


 * Maximillian Baffington acquitted of murdering his family in a highly publicized trial in Wellington, Gelenia.

1919


 * Cyclone 1919-03 strikes Miyadaka, Myeon, Hsui, and Xinhao, killing nearly 8,988 people.
 * In Shimamoto, Miyadaka construction begins on Sui Tower, which will be the world's tallest structure.

1920


 * The 1920 Gelenian General Election results in Liberal Party member Eva Stewart becoming Prime Minister of Gelenia.
 * Gurdeep Mulani becomes President of Hygessivini in the 1920 General Elections.

1921


 * Alis Barnier is the first woman to become Prime Minister of Caliane.
 * Giddenis Vinicius is elected as High Octium of the Divine Sanctum.

1922


 * Morodavia votes to end military deployment to Korasha, the first ADO member state to do so.
 * Bjørn Justinussen is elected by the Avanoran Assembly as the Secretary General of the Avanor Union.
 * Wellington College agrees to fund experimentation with fusion energy technology.

1923


 * The 1923 Gelenian General Election returns a continued majority for Prime Minister Eva Stewart.
 * 1923 Blizzard causes wintery conditions across northern Avanor which kills 58 people.
 * 1923 Asanian Blizzard results in the death of 118 people across Xinhao, Hsui, Myeon, and Miyadaka.
 * Hygessivini Enacts the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law.
 * Hygessivini stations additional troops on the Chengdu border, in violation of treaty and international law.
 * Aidia struck by a 5.1 earthquake on Arci, causing damage to Port Cor Urbis, causing supply chain shortage in Korasha.