1995
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.
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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.
1995
Operation Storm, the last major battle of the Croatian War of Independence begins.
Operation Storm, the last major battle of the Croatian War of Independence begins.
1995
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation…
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation…
1995
The Chilean government declares state of emergency in the southern half of the country in response to an event of…
The Chilean government declares state of emergency in the southern half of the country in response to an event of…
1995
Oklahoma City bombing: Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are indicted for the bombing. Michael Fortier pleads guilty…
Oklahoma City bombing: Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are indicted for the bombing. Michael Fortier pleads guilty…
1995
The Russell Hill subway accident in Toronto kills 3 and injures 30, due to a combination of human error and a safety…
The Russell Hill subway accident in Toronto kills 3 and injures 30, due to a combination of human error and a safety…
1995
Tomiichi Murayama, Prime Minister of Japan, releases the Murayama Statement, which formally expresses remorse for…
Tomiichi Murayama, Prime Minister of Japan, releases the Murayama Statement, which formally expresses remorse for…
1995
Tomiichi Murayama, Prime Minister of Japan, releases the Murayama Statement, which formally expresses remorse for…
Tomiichi Murayama, Prime Minister of Japan, releases the Murayama Statement, which formally expresses remorse for…
1994
South Africa begins its first multiracial election, which is won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress
South Africa begins its first multiracial election, which is won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress
1994
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot
1994
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot
1994
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a peace accord, granting self-rule in the Gaza St
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a peace accord, granting self-rule in the Gaza St
1994
The signing of the Bishkek Protocol between Armenia and Azerbaijan effectively freezes the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
The signing of the Bishkek Protocol between Armenia and Azerbaijan effectively freezes the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
1994
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunn
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunn
1994
Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president
Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president
1994
Israeli troops finish withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, ceding the area to the Palestinian National Authority to govern
Israeli troops finish withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, ceding the area to the Palestinian National Authority to govern