The 1990s

Explore 1748 historical events from 1990–1999.

1996 30 years ago

Jean Victor Allard, Canadian general (born 1913)

General Jean Victor Allard was the first French Canadian to become Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the Canadian Forces, from 1966 to 1969. He was also the first…

Jean Victor Allard, Canadian general (born 1913)

1996 30 years ago

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Pamela Lyndon Travers was an Australian-British writer who spent most of her career in England. She is best known for the Mary Poppins series of books, which feature the eponymous …

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1996 30 years ago

Beryl Burton, English cyclist (born 1937)

Beryl Burton OBE was an English racing cyclist who dominated the women's sport, winning more than 90 domestic championships and seven world titles, and setting numerous national re…

Beryl Burton, English cyclist (born 1937)

1996 30 years ago

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Charles Britton Fulton was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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1996 30 years ago

Garth Williams, American illustrator (born 1912)

Garth Montgomery Williams was an American artist who came to prominence in the American postwar era as an illustrator of children's books. Many of the books he illustrated have bec…

Garth Williams, American illustrator (born 1912)