2079

Events

 * The "Post-Atomic Horror" period after World War III on Earth approaches its end.
 * Several minor post-war skirmishes continue as the Optimum Movement and Eastern Coalition governments are near death, with collapse of the Optimum-controlled United States of America and Optimal Republic of Great Britain being the final death blows to the Optimum Movement. The United Kingdom and her monarchy are restored. (Novel:, )
 * Earth establishes one of its first extrasolar colonies at Wolf 359. The Stapledon Center is built at this colony.