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 * The UNSC colony of Eridanus II is destroyed by the Covenant.


 * Rani Sobeck is born.


 * Jake Courage's photo exhibit Killing Time wins the John Pilger prize.

October

 * October 20: Michael "Mickey" Crespo is born in Crisium City, Naniwa, on Luna.

December

 * December 24: The Battle of Groombridge-1830 takes place, resulting in a costly UNSC victory.