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The Soviet Union disintegrates into 15 separate countries, reformulating political, economic, and military alliances all over the globe.

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Beginning of Time

1692

The Salem Witch Trials begin in colonial Massachusetts, where townsfolk of colonial Massachusetts are hanged for accusations of witchcraft.

Present Day

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c. is short for 'circa' and indicates that the date is considered approximate.

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