1996
The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U
The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U
events
4657 events
1996
British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland.
British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland.
1996
A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven…
A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band crashes on landing at Eindhoven…
1996
Battle of Mullaitivu: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam capture the Sri Lanka Army's base, killing over 1,200…
Battle of Mullaitivu: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam capture the Sri Lanka Army's base, killing over 1,200…
1996
In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya.
In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya.
1996
In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya.
In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya.
1996
In Atlanta, United States, a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
In Atlanta, United States, a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
1996
Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn,…
Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn,…
1995
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing
1995
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing
1995
Shawn Nelson steals an M60 tank from the California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and proceeds to go on a ramp
Shawn Nelson steals an M60 tank from the California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and proceeds to go on a ramp
1995
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état
1995
Armenia adopts its constitution, four years after its independence from the Soviet Union.
Armenia adopts its constitution, four years after its independence from the Soviet Union.
1995
In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of…
In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of…
1995
The Navaly church bombing is carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force killing 125 Tamil civilian refugees.
The Navaly church bombing is carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force killing 125 Tamil civilian refugees.
1995
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
1995
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.
1995
Third Taiwan Strait Crisis: The People's Liberation Army begins firing missiles into the waters north of Taiwan.
Third Taiwan Strait Crisis: The People's Liberation Army begins firing missiles into the waters north of Taiwan.
1995
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.