January
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| An unexpected, although mild, earthquake hits New York. [link] [link]
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| 19
| A mutant sends a Greenwich jazz club into chaos when she loses control of her powers, causing massive property damage, injuring one, and killing another, her boyfriend. NYPD's Mutant Affairs division was called to the scene, and Detective Vincent Lazzaro shot the mutant three times in the chest. [link] [link] [link]
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| 28
| Billionaire Sebastian Shaw is found dead on his yacht under suspicious circumstances. [link] [link] [link]
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| 29
| Stephen Ferguson is sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. [link]
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| 30
| The Department of Health speculates that the increase in uncontrolled mutant-related incidents may somehow be related to the recent bout of severe flu. [link] [link] [link]
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February
| 26
| After a mutant destroys much of the jazz club in a loss of control, Sweet Basil reopens for business. [link]
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| 26
| A Columbia student is kidnapped after being chased by a man, presumed to be a mutant, who is described by bystanders as "seven foot tall" and "snarling like a wild animal." [link]
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March
| 2
| In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States declares X-ID and the Simmons Amendment, commonly know as mandatory registration, to be unconstitutional. [link]
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| 3
| New York's Hellfire Club holds a debutante ball for society's young ladies. [link] [link] [link]
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| 5
| A building in Greenwich, known to house what was known to some as a mutant-friendly coffee house named 'The Sanctuary', is destroyed as a result of fire and explosives. Although many are injured in the attack, none are killed. [link] [link]
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| 6
| Leave the Ground Behind, a dance production in which young dancer Zoe McMillian shows off her mutant ability to manipulate gravity, catches media attention. [link]
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| 17
| Two mutants cause significant damage and multiple injuries in a rampage through lower Manhattan. One caused several fires while the other seemed to be the source of explosions. Rumors of uniformed mutants appearing circulated in response. [link] [link]
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| 26
| Almost ten days after its occurrence, police arrest the main suspect in the March 17th events. [link]
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April
| 2
| The Hellfire Club welcomes a new King, Mr. William Thomas Richmond III, into its midst. [link]
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| 2
| Leave the Ground Behind, which opened earlier to positive reviews, is disrupted by audience members shouting insults and throwing things at the stage. [link]
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| 26
| A plea agreement is reached in the State of New York v. D'Ancanto case, brought against Marie D'Ancanto for the events of March 17. [link]
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May
| 9
| United Flight 839 en route from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, is reported missing. [link]
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June
| 9
| A wild grizzly bear attacks pedestrians in Harlem. One woman is killed and several people are injured. Police are unable to kill the bear, which escapes. [link]
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| 19
| Several survivors from missing flight 839 are discovered on an island in the South Pacific.
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| 17
| The media reports on a series of apparently unrelated natural deaths that have taken place in Central Park. [link]
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| 27
| A power outage in NYC shuts down the uptown subway lines. Blackouts pop up around the city. [link]
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July
| 24
| An apparent terrorist attack shakes the Financial District at 3 AM. Two people are injured. No group claims responsibility. [link]
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| 31
| Elements, the new dance show put on by rising mutant star Zenith, opens to critical acclaim. [link]
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August
| 2
| The NYPD sets up a cordon in Tompkins Square Park, and grainy videos begin circulating on YouTube purporting to be of a destroyed Manhattan. They are widely dismissed as hoaxes. [link]
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| 4
| The National Guard is called in to create a security zone in Tompkins Square Park. Authorities refuse to explain. [link]
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| 10
| Random violence shuts down the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store when customers begin an altercation. Several people are taken into custody. The cause of the fight is unknown. [link]
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| 12
| An anonymous soldier posts pictures online that purport to be from an alternate reality, accessible through Tompkins Park. [link]
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| 22
| An outbreak of violence in Tompkins Square Park leaves dozens dead. Rumors report that one mutant was taken into custody and another, recognizable as Zoe McMillian, escaped. [link]
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| 23
| The government acknowledges the existence of a 'Rift' leading to a destroyed Manhattan. They assure the public that the situation is under control. [link]
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September
| 3
| Newsweek publishes an issue on the new generation of mutants. [link]
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| 4
| A Xavier's student, 18 year old Honor Prentiss,dies in a tragic accident resulting from an altercation with another student. [link]
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| 9
| Another altercation at the site of the 'Rift' leaves several soldiers dead. Two mutants identified as Zoe McMillian and Erik Lensherr - presumably those originating from the other Manhattan - cross back into their own world. [link]
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| 12
| Authorities announce that the 'Rift' in Tompkins Square Park has closed without explanation. The park remains under quarantine. [link]
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October
| 13
| The terrorist mutant and Brotherhood member Ellen Dramstadt is subdued in Central Park by Monet St. Croix and Jamie Madrox. She is taken into custody. In the process, Madrox is 'outted' as a mutant capable of duplicating himself. [link]
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| 17
| For the first time, scientists claim that the asteroid 24021-Loki is likely on a collision course with earth. Further speculation makes the likelihood look like a certainty. [link] [link]
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| 27
| Several students are trapped in a bodega that collapsed due to a failed robbery attempt on a safety deposit company. [link] [link]
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| 30
| Thirty-nine survivors are rescued from the collapsed bodega. They are not identified, but evidence suggests at least one mutant was involved. [link]
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November
| 15
| A bill is proposed in the New York State Legislature which would provide legal recourse for unethical and illegal uses of certain mutations, namely telepathy. [link]
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December
| 19
| Local Westchester Pastor Jack Brighton faces a slew of charges dealing with sexual misconduct with a minor in addition to new financial inquiries. He eventually resigns. [link]
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