The dates are real, the events are not... well, except when fictional characters participate in real events, then the events ARE real, you know, sort of, but not really, because they're different than the actual event.
Skeleton Crew1985Literature | Source Timeline Date of last report in the inspection log for the lifeboat that saves Richard Pine's life when the cruise ship Callas sinks. (Story: Survivor Type)
Skeleton Crew1985Literature | Source Timeline Date of Bridgton News article "Mystery of the Dead Fish" by Betsy Moriarty. "Hundreds of dead fish were found floating belly-up on Crystal Lake in the neighboring township of Casco late last week." (story The Monkey)
Skeleton Crew1985Literature | Source Timeline Announcement of the Jaunt - of working teleportation, a hammer stroke of worldwide excitement and economic upheaval. (story The Jaunt)