A federal prison is established on Alcatraz Island, known to Native Americans for over 10,000 years (and thus claimed by the AIM via occupation beginning on November 20, 1969).

Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista is overthrown by Fidel Castro's guerrilla forces, ending his 8-year US-backed military dictatorship

NAFTA Comes into effect, prompting the EZLN to launch their armed rebellion against the Mexican government

Although the military decreased the number of troops in Afghanistan significantly from 2014-15, the number of drone strikes increased steadily throughout 2015

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