The Wonder Years
The fall of the Berlin Wall, victory of the Solidarity Movement in Polish Elections, the death of Nicolae Ceaușescu
What is 1989?
Ode to Joy
Who was Beethoven?
The final battle of the American Revolution, the combined American-French army forced the British Army to surrender after 3 week siege.
Generally considered the first Holy Roman Emperor, he was crowned by the Pope on Christmas Day 800.
Who was Charlemange?
Paradox original mainline game series with its 5th installment on the way. It actually was originally based on a French board game of the same name.
What is Europa Univeralis?
The United States declared Independence, Adam Smith publishes "A Wealth of Nations", The Illuminati are founded
What is 1776?
1812 Overture
Who was Tchaikovsky?
This scandal was the direct cause of Nixon becoming (so far) the only President to resign from office.
What is Watergate?
Historians may debate the start of the Holy Roman Empire, but its end its generally agreed upon; caused heavily in part by the actions of this historical conqueror.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Victoria games normally start in 1836, however, Victoria 2 had a second start date being this year taking place at the start of the American Civil War.
What is 1861?
The final end of the French Monarchy, the foundation of German Empire, the Great Chicago Fire
What is 1871?
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Bohemian Rhapsody
One of the largest organized rallies in American History, about 250,000 people marched to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. The march was capped by Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivering his historic "I have a dream speech".
What is the March on Washington?
The Thirty Years War was ended by this Treaty, which confirmed the principle of "Cuius regio, eius religio" (Whose Realm, Their Religion) and laid the foundation for modern conceptions of sovereignty.
What is the Peace of Westphalia/Treaty of Westphalia?
One of Hearts of Iron's oldest continuous mods, work on the mod dates to the early days of Hearts of Iron 2. Its basic premise is simple: What if Germany won World War 1?
What is Kaiserriech?
NATO is formed, 1st Indo-Pakistani War ends, The PRC is officially proclaimed.
What is 1949?
Mamma Mia
Who was ABBA?
Although non-Americans will protest, this was where the true "Shot heard round the world" occurred
What is the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The law that (amongst other things) forced the Holy Roman Empire to have 7 electors and firmly established who the electors were.
What is the Golden Bull of 1356?
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Name that DLC:
This DLC added playable nomads, raiding adventures, the silk road and tributaries for Crusade Kings 2
The Conquest of Constantinople, the end of the Hundred Years War, Ladislaus the Posthumous is declared King of Bohemia
What is 1453?
Viva la Vida
(Fun fact, this is Sharks favorite Song)
Who was Coldplay?
While Leif Erikson is the first European to set foot in the Americas, this Spanish explorer was the first to set foot in the United States.
Who was Juan Ponce de León?
The Hapsburgs were not the only dynasty to rule over the Holy Roman Empire, there were at least 8 other dynasties, including this one; which ruled during twice, once during the 1300s and once during the 1700s.
(Hint: They ruled over the Palatinate and Bavaria)Who were the Wittlesbachs?
Paradox has a tradition of releasing smaller scale grand strategy games in between mainline ones. This one came in between EU3 and CK2, showing off Paradox Interactives new engine and approach to character based Grand Strategy.