1995 in History
29 events found for 1995
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
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen or the help of
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen or the help of
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
The first version of the Java programming language is released
The first version of the Java programming language is released
1995
While attempting to return to Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom, Knight Air Flight 816 crashes in Dunkeswick,
While attempting to return to Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom, Knight Air Flight 816 crashes in Dunkeswick,
1995
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Is
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Is
1995
The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched
The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched
1995
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup i
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup i
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
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-71, the first space shuttle mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-71, the first space shuttle mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir
1995
Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time
Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time
1995
The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937
The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937
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
Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi is released from house arrest.
Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi is released from house arrest.