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1848 AD – 2009 AD

This diverse historical sweep highlights moments of exceptional physical brilliance, pioneering leaps in technology and exploration, steadfast military resolve, and the sudden devastation unleashed by powerful natural forces.

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Round 1 · 1988 AD
Casual
Discovery Returns America to Space
Discovery launched on STS-26, the first American crewed spaceflight since the Challenger disaster. Redesigned solid-rocket boosters helped return the shuttle fleet to service after a grounding that lasted thirty-two months.
Round 2 · 1954 AD
Casual
Willie Mays Makes The Catch
With the World Series opener tied, Willie Mays chased Vic Wertz's drive into the Polo Grounds' enormous center field. His over-the-shoulder catch preserved the tie; the Giants eventually won the game and swept the series.
Round 3 · 1885 AD
Casual
Blackpool's Electric Trams Begin Running
Blackpool inaugurated its electric tramway along the seafront, initially drawing current from a conduit beneath the street. Unlike most British first-generation tramways, the system survived into the modern era and still operates.
Round 4 · 2009 AD
Expert
Tsunami Surges into Pago Pago
A powerful offshore earthquake sent tsunami waves into Pago Pago Harbor, flooding the waterfront within minutes. The disaster struck Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, exposing the danger posed by nearby undersea faults.
Round 5 · 1848 AD
Expert
Hungarian Forces Hold at Pákozd
Hungarian forces halted Ban Josip Jelačić's advance toward Pest beside Lake Velence. Though casualties were relatively light, the victory became a defining early success of Hungary's 1848 revolution and independence struggle.