Science fiction

Historical eventJanuary 101927

Science fiction

The science fiction film Metropolis, directed by Fritz Lang, was released in Germany.

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In context

When
Monday, January 10 192799 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1927.

What happened

Science fiction is the genre of speculative fiction that imagines advanced and futuristic changes in technology, scientific knowledge, or biological systems. The elements common to science fiction have increased over time: from space exploration, extraterrestrial life, time travel, and robotics; to parallel universes, dystopian societies, and biological manipulations; and, most recently, to information technology, transhumanism, posthumanism, and environmental challenges.

January 10 through the years

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When did Science fiction happen?

January 10 1927 — 99 years ago, on a Monday.

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