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1996
North America
The 26th Amendment is ratified. The voting age is consistently applied at 18 years across the United States. Prior to this, most states had the voting age at 21.

Jesse Jackson is elected for the first time by over 300 electoral votes. There are recounts in various counties, but the overall tally isn’t delayed.

The last Native Speakers of Dakota Norse die of old age.

Apple officially opens its new headquarters in Cupertino, California. The move from the old HQ in San Francisco is complete.

LampLight Productions releases All For One.


South America
In Colombia, the Cali rebellion is defeated. It had lasted for over a decade.

The border dispute between Argentina and Brazil is resolved.


Europe
Iceland gains independence from the United Kingdom after a referendum the previous year. There is widespread celebration in the smaller towns. There is more sedate celebration in Reykjavik. Separatism had been increasing over the past two decades.

The Nordic population in Lindsey is now 5.3%.

Tensions between the EU and the Rome Pact continue to ease.


Africa
The Canary Islands join Spain after a referendum.


Asia
Mindanao votes to join the Philippines in a highly contested vote. There are accusations of vote rigging by pro-Philippine forces.


Oceania
The Federated States of Micronesia enters Free Association with the United States.