1991
Croatian War of Independence: The Siege of Dubrovnik begins.
Croatian War of Independence: The Siege of Dubrovnik begins.
1991 in History
100 events found for 1991
1991
Nadine Gordimer is announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Nadine Gordimer is announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1991
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature.
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature.
1991
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash kills 135 people.
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash kills 135 people.
1991
Croatian War of Independence: Bombing of the Banski Dvori in Zagreb, Croatia.
Croatian War of Independence: Bombing of the Banski Dvori in Zagreb, Croatia.
1991
Upon the expiration of the Brioni Agreement, Croatia and Slovenia sever all official relations with Yugoslavia.
Upon the expiration of the Brioni Agreement, Croatia and Slovenia sever all official relations with Yugoslavia.
1991
Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme…
Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme…
1991
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1991
The "Oh-My-God particle", an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray measured at 40,000,000 times that of the highest energy…
The "Oh-My-God particle", an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray measured at 40,000,000 times that of the highest energy…
1991
The leaders of the Baltic States, Arnold Rüütel of Estonia, Anatolijs Gorbunovs of Latvia and Vytautas Landsbergis of…
The leaders of the Baltic States, Arnold Rüütel of Estonia, Anatolijs Gorbunovs of Latvia and Vytautas Landsbergis of…
1991
George Hennard runs amok in Killeen, Texas, killing 23 and wounding 20.
George Hennard runs amok in Killeen, Texas, killing 23 and wounding 20.
1991
Rudrapur bombings by Sikh separatists, who explode two bombs, during a Ramlila Hindu celebration in Rudrapur,…
Rudrapur bombings by Sikh separatists, who explode two bombs, during a Ramlila Hindu celebration in Rudrapur,…
1991
The Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopts a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
The Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopts a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
1991
A 6.8 Mw earthquake strikes the Uttarkashi region of India, killing more than 1,000 people.
A 6.8 Mw earthquake strikes the Uttarkashi region of India, killing more than 1,000 people.
1991
A massive firestorm breaks out in the hills of Oakland and Berkeley, California killing 25 people and destroying more…
A massive firestorm breaks out in the hills of Oakland and Berkeley, California killing 25 people and destroying more…
1991
Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian–Vietnamese War.
Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian–Vietnamese War.
1991
Three months after the end of the Ten-Day War, the last soldier of the Yugoslav People's Army leaves the territory of…
Three months after the end of the Ten-Day War, the last soldier of the Yugoslav People's Army leaves the territory of…
1991
Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union.
Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union.
1991
The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid.
The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid.
1991
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between…
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between…