1991
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia
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1991
Kokkadichcholai massacre: The Sri Lankan Army massacres 152 minority Tamil civilians in the village of Kokkadichcholai n
Kokkadichcholai massacre: The Sri Lankan Army massacres 152 minority Tamil civilians in the village of Kokkadichcholai n
1991
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of
1991
The last Soviet army units in Hungary are withdrawn
The last Soviet army units in Hungary are withdrawn
1991
The German Bundestag votes to move seat of government from the former West German capital of Bonn to the present capital
The German Bundestag votes to move seat of government from the former West German capital of Bonn to the present capital
1991
Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia
Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav People's Army begins the Ten-Day War in Slovenia
1991
Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the T
Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the T
1990
STS-31: The Hubble Space Telescope is launched from the Space Shuttle Discovery
STS-31: The Hubble Space Telescope is launched from the Space Shuttle Discovery
1990
Violeta Chamorro takes office as the President of Nicaragua, the first woman to hold the position
Violeta Chamorro takes office as the President of Nicaragua, the first woman to hold the position
1990
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseas
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseas
1990
The first post-Communist presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Romania
The first post-Communist presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Romania
1990
North and South Yemen are unified to create the Republic of Yemen
North and South Yemen are unified to create the Republic of Yemen
1990
The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist
The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist
1990
Croatian Parliament is constituted after the first free, multi-party elections, today celebrated as the National Day of
Croatian Parliament is constituted after the first free, multi-party elections, today celebrated as the National Day of
1990
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty
1990
The current international law defending indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, is ratified
The current international law defending indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, is ratified
1990
The Communist Party of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic is founded in Moscow
The Communist Party of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic is founded in Moscow