Before millions were left behind...

At the conclusion of World War III in the fall of 2009, it was determined by the new international government in Bern, Switzerland, that beginning January 1 of the following year, the designation A.D (anno Domini, "in the year of our Lord" or after the birth of Christ) would be replaced by P.3. (post-World War III). Thus, January 1, A.D. 2010, would become January 1, 1 P.3