North America (Mexican tensions increase)
United States
Maine officially joins the Union on March 15, after a recent referendum. There are now 50 States in the Union.
Mexico
Separatism continues to increase in the future Free Territories.
Central America and Caribbean
The anti-communist rebellion in Cuba is defeated.
Belize secedes from the Caribbean League.
South America (Brazilian dominance fails)
Towards the end of the year, Suriname is given independence by Brazil. A referendum had been held earlier in the year as a result of negotiations between Brazil and the Surinamese separatists.
Africa (Decolonisation continues)
In Antananarivo, pro independence protests against the Indo Kingdom start.
South Africa becomes a republic after a referendum. They remain in the Commonwealth.
Europe (EU expansion)
Estonia joins the European Union.
Transylvania passes a referendum on joining Romania, by 75%. This would take place in the next year.
Asia (Times of Tension)
Middle East
The Lebanese War of Independence continues.
Southeast Asia
The Communists in Burma attempt to make a last stand.
Oceania (Growing Australian influence?)
Japan gives Kiribati independence.
In May, the New Parliament House in Canberra officially opens.
After a long period of negotiations, Western Australia joins Australia in late October. However, the WDL, fearing that the remnants of Niew Hollandic culture is under threat of extinction as a result, begins an insurgency...
Top Box Office Movies for this period
1. Groundhog Day
2. Sleepless in Seattle
3. Dennis the Menace
4. Jurassic Park
5. What's Eating Gilbert Grape
6. The Secret Garden
7. Cool Runnings
8. Look Who's Talking Now
9. Mrs. Doubtfire
10. We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story