Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1993 The dissolution of Czechoslovakia led to the formation of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic as independent nations.
1993 The Sri Lanka Navy kills civilians on Jaffna Lagoon during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
1993 George H. W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin sign second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
1993 The oil tanker MV Braer ran aground on the Shetland Islands, causing a massive oil spill and environmental crisis.
1993 Indian Border Security Force units killed 55 Kashmiri civilians in Sopore, Jammu, and Kashmir, in retaliation after militants ambushed a BSF patrol.
1993 Lufthansa CityLine Flight 5634 crashed on approach to Charles de Gaulle Airport, tragically resulting in the loss of four lives.
1993 1993 The Fourth Republic of Ghana is inaugurated with Jerry Rawlings as president.
1993 Bosnian War: A surprise attack by the Bosnian Army occurs at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica.
1993 Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on its third mission, STS-54.
1993 The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is signed.
1993 Operation Southern Watch: U.S.A.F., U.S.N., R.A.F., and French Air Force jets attack sites in Southern Iraq.
1993 On January 14, 1993, Poland witnessed its worst peacetime maritime disaster as the MS Jan Heweliusz ferry sank off the coast of Rügen, resulting in the tragic loss of 55 passengers and crew members, with nine crew members miraculously surviving.
1993 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed across all 50 US states for the first time, honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
1993 The Czech Republic and Slovakia gain international recognition as they join the United Nations, solidifying their status as independent and sovereign states following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
1993 Tragedy at CIA Headquarters: A tragic shooting outside CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, results in five casualties, including two fatalities.
1993 General Motors files a lawsuit against NBC, alleging rigged crashes in an episode of Dateline NBC that sparks controversy in the automotive world.
1993 A mid-air collision between an Iran Air Tours Tupolev Tu-154 and an Iranian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 near Qods, Iran, leads to the loss of all 133 lives on both aircraft.
1993 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents raid the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest the group's leader David Koresh. Four ATF agents and six Davidians die in the initial raid, starting a 51-day standoff.
1993 Palair Macedonian Airlines Flight 301 meets a devastating end as it crashes at Skopje International Airport in Petrovec, North Macedonia, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of 83 lives.
1993 Off the coast of New Jersey, the tugboat Thomas Hebert met a watery grave, leaving a poignant chapter in maritime history.
1993 Mumbai, India, witnesses a tragic episode as several bombs explode, resulting in the loss of approximately 300 lives and leaving hundreds more injured.
1993 North Korea sends shockwaves through the international community by announcing its withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and barring inspectors from its nuclear sites.
1993 The 1993 Storm of the Century brought record-breaking snowfall to the eastern United States, paralyzing communities and leaving a lasting memory of the extreme weather event.
1993 Warrington, England, was shaken by a Provisional IRA bomb that tragically claimed the lives of two children, sparking widespread protests and condemnation.
1993 The Intel Corporation's shipment of the first Pentium chips (80586), boasting a 60 MHz clock speed, 100+ MIPS, and a 64-bit data path, revolutionizes computing technology.
1993 March 27, 1993, was a momentous day as Jiang Zemin was appointed President of the People's Republic of China, ushering in a new era of leadership in one of the world's most populous nations.
1993 On March 27, 1993, Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti faced accusations of mafia allegiance in the tribunal of Palermo, a significant event in Italy's fight against organized crime.
1993 Catherine Callbeck shatters glass ceilings as she assumes the role of premier in Prince Edward Island, becoming the first woman to be elected as a premier in a Canadian province through a general election, a groundbreaking moment in Canadian politics.
1993 The Macao Basic Law was adopted by the Eighth National People's Congress of China, a monumental step in the path to resuming China's sovereignty over Macao, which would take effect on December 20, 1999.
1993 The outcome of the Grand National horse race is declared void for the first (and only) time.
1993 The Republic of North Macedonia's accession to the United Nations in 1993 was a significant step in its international recognition and sovereignty.
1993 The launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-56 in 1993 represented a continued commitment to space exploration and scientific discovery.
1993 Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, becomes the epicenter of a 10-day riot involving 450 prisoners. Their grievances range from prison conditions to the forced vaccination of Nation of Islam prisoners, highlighting complex issues within the prison system.
1993 The Waco siege in Texas concludes in a tragic manner as a fire erupts at the Branch Davidian building, leading to the loss of 76 lives, including 18 children under the age of ten.
1993 The sentencing of former dictator Luis García Meza in Bolivia represents a significant moment in the pursuit of justice and accountability for human rights abuses.
1993 The year 1993 bore witness to a horrific act of racial violence as 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was brutally murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in Well Hall, Eltham, a tragic event that sparked outrage and prompted a reexamination of societal attitudes.
1993 Eritreans decisively voted for independence from Ethiopia in a United Nations-monitored referendum in 1993, shaping the nation's destiny.
1993 Tragedy struck in 1993 when Sri Lankan politician Lalith Athulathmudali was assassinated while addressing a gathering, casting a shadow over the Provincial Council elections for the Western Province.
1993 London bears witness to a devastating IRA bomb blast in the Bishopsgate area, leaving a profound impact on the city's landscape and security measures, prompting a reassessment of safety protocols.
1993 On this day in 1993, the Space Shuttle Columbia was launched on mission STS-55, conducting vital experiments aboard the Spacelab module and contributing to our understanding of space exploration.
1993 Tragedy strikes the Zambia national football team as a plane crash claims the lives of most of its members, who were en route to Dakar, Senegal, for a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.
1993 CERN's Pioneering Announcement: CERN announces that World Wide Web protocols will be freely available, catalyzing the internet's widespread adoption and transformation.
1993 A harrowing tragedy unfolds in Thailand as a fire engulfs the Kader Toy Factory, claiming the lives of over 200 workers and highlighting workplace safety concerns in the global manufacturing industry.
1993 A tragic aviation disaster unfolded as SAM Colombia Flight 501 crashed on approach to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia, claiming the lives of 132 individuals.
1993 A nation's dream becomes reality as Eritrea gains independence from Ethiopia, marking the culmination of a long and arduous struggle for self-determination.
1993 Tragedy strikes Mexican soil as Roman Catholic Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo and five others meet their untimely end in a shootout at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, sending shockwaves through the religious community.
1993 On May 29th, 1993, the Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant was held in the war-torn city of Sarajevo. This unique event drew global attention to the plight of its citizens amidst conflict and adversity, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.
1993 Portions of the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK, succumbed to the forces of nature, sliding into the sea in a dramatic landslide.
1993 A historic moment unfolded on June 6, 1993, when Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat emerged victorious in Mongolia's first-ever presidential election. This marked a significant step in the nation's transition to democracy.
1993 In 1993, Nigeria held an election resulting in a victory for Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. However, the military government annulled the results, triggering political turmoil and strife in the nation's political landscape.
1993 A historic milestone was achieved in Canada as Kim Campbell was sworn in as the nation's first female Prime Minister, breaking barriers and paving the way for future leaders.
1993 The path to Nunavut's creation begins as the Parliament of Canada passes the Nunavut Act, setting in motion the division of the Northwest Territories into arctic (Inuit) and sub-arctic (Dene) lands based on a plebiscite.
1993 The Great Flood of 1993 engulfs Kaskaskia, Illinois, as levees rupture, compelling the entire town to evacuate by Army Corps of Engineers-operated barges.
1993 Tragedy strikes in the skies as China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crashes during takeoff from Yinchuan Xihuayuan Airport in Ningxia, China, claiming the lives of 55 people.
1993 In 1993, Israel launched Operation Accountability, a massive attack against Lebanon, intensifying the conflict in the region and leading to the Seven-Day War.
1993 The Saint James Church massacre in 1993, which occurred in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa, was a tragic event that highlighted the challenges of reconciliation in a post-apartheid era.
1993 Asiana Airlines Flight 733 tragically crashes into a ridge on Mt. Ungeo during its third attempt to land at Mokpo Airport in South Korea, resulting in the loss of 68 lives out of the 116 people on board.
1993 The Supreme Court of Israel delivers a momentous verdict, acquitting alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk of all charges, ushering in a new chapter in his life and igniting debates on justice and history.
1993 The Great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Flood of 1993 reached its peak, causing widespread devastation and highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and management in the United States.
1993 Ada Deer, a Menominee activist, assumed leadership as the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, making history as a Native American woman in a prominent federal role.
1993 Guam experiences a catastrophic 7.8 Mw earthquake, causing extensive damage and injuries, a moment of resilience in the face of natural disaster.
1993 Japan's political landscape undergoes a seismic shift as the Liberal Democratic Party, which had held national leadership for 38 years, loses its grip on power.
1993 New Zealand experienced two significant earthquakes in 1993 AD, with a 7.0 Mw shock in the South Island followed by a 6.4 Mw event in the North Island, leaving a profound impact on the nation's geological history.
1993 Tragedy strikes as American International Airways Flight 808 crashes at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, injuring the three crew members and prompting investigations into the causes of the accident.
1993 After rounds of secret negotiations in Norway, the Oslo Accords were signed on this date, followed by a public ceremony in Washington, D.C. the following month. These historic agreements aimed at achieving peace between Israel and Palestine had far-reaching implications for the Middle East.
1993 NASA's loss of contact with the Mars Observer spacecraft was a setback in the exploration of the Red Planet and underscored the challenges and risks associated with space exploration.
1993 NASA's Galileo probe embarks on a historic flyby of the asteroid 243 Ida, ultimately leading to the groundbreaking discovery of Ida's moon, Dactyl, marking the first known asteroid moon in astronomical history.
1993 In a significant milestone for Singaporean democracy, the Singaporean presidential election witnesses the election of former Deputy Prime Minister Ong Teng Cheong as President of Singapore, marking the first presidential election determined by popular vote.
1993 A transformative moment unfolds as the autonomous Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia in Bosnia and Herzegovina undergoes a metamorphosis, emerging as the Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia, reshaping the political landscape in the region.
1993 The completion of Russia's troop withdrawal from Lithuania signifies a significant step in Lithuania's path to full sovereignty and independence.
1993 In 1993, Israel experiences a historic event, though specifics are not provided.
1993 A gesture of hope and diplomacy unfolded on September 13, 1993, as Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands at the White House. This historic moment marked the signing of the Oslo Accords, a significant step towards limited Palestinian autonomy and a pathway to peace in the Middle East.
1993 The Lufthansa Flight 2904 crash at Okęcie International Airport in Warsaw was a tragic aviation accident with repercussions for air travel safety.
1993 Constitutional crisis in Russia: President Boris Yeltsin suspends parliament and scraps the constitution, reshaping Russian politics.
1993 A tragic barge collision near Mobile, Alabama, causing the deadliest Amtrak train wreck in history.
1993 The downing of Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-154 by a missile in Sukhumi, Georgia.
1993 The Cambodian monarchy is restored with Norodom Sihanouk as king, ending a period of political instability.
1993 The Sukhumi massacre, a tragic event in Abkhazia, occurred on September 27, 1993. This violent episode left a lasting impact on the region's history and highlighted the complexities of post-Soviet conflicts in the Caucasus.
1993 Maharashtra, India, is rocked by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake, causing extensive damage and claiming 9,748 lives.
1993 A fateful American attack targeting a warlord in Mogadishu results in the loss of eighteen US soldiers and over 350 Somalis, impacting international relations.
1993 The Battle of Mogadishu proves to be a harrowing ordeal, resulting in the loss of 18 U.S. Special Forces, two UN Peacekeepers, and countless Somalian lives.
1993 Tanks bombard the Russian parliament as demonstrators rally against President Yeltsin, highlighting the tumultuous era of post-Soviet Russia.
1993 The historic flood of '93 finally subsides in St. Louis, Missouri, after a grueling 103-day ordeal along the Mississippi River.
1993 Eastern Papua New Guinea experiences tragedy as a series of earthquakes in the Finisterre Range claim the lives of at least 60 people in massive landslides.
1993 The Troubles in Northern Ireland took a tragic turn as a Provisional IRA bomb prematurely detonated in Belfast, claiming the life of the bomber and nine innocent civilians.
1993 A historic moment in European integration occurred as the Maastricht Treaty officially took effect, formalizing the establishment of the European Union and fostering greater cooperation among member states.
1993 On November 4, 1993, China Airlines Flight 605, a brand-new 747-400 aircraft, experienced a runway overrun at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport, highlighting the challenges of aviation safety.
1993 On November 9, 1993, the iconic "Stari Most," the "old bridge" in the Bosnian city of Mostar, which had stood since 1566, tragically collapsed after several days of relentless bombing by Croat forces during the Bosnian War. This event was a devastating loss of cultural heritage and a symbol of the city's unity.
1993 The dedication of a sculpture at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring women who served in the Vietnam War.
1993 The tragic crash of China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 on approach to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in China underscored the importance of aviation safety measures.
1993 A significant step toward economic integration is taken as the United States House of Representatives passes a resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), reshaping trade relations in North America.
1993 In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political history.
1993 The US House of Representatives' approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) reshapes trade dynamics across North America.
1993 South Africa's political parties approve a new constitution, expanding voting rights and heralding the end of white minority rule.
1993 The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee takes a stern stand, censuring California senator Alan Cranston for his questionable dealings in the midst of the savings and loan crisis.
1993 A tragic day in Macedonian aviation history as Avioimpex Flight 110 crashes near Ohrid, claiming the lives of all 116 souls on board.
1993 Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's shooting and death in Medellín marked the end of a notorious criminal career and era.
1993 NASA's launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-61 to repair the Hubble Space Telescope significantly advanced our understanding of the cosmos.
1993 A horrifying incident unfolds as passenger Colin Ferguson perpetrates the Long Island Rail Road shooting, leading to the tragic deaths of six individuals and injuring 19 others on the LIRR in Nassau County, New York.
1993 The closure of Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland in 1993 marked the end of a 156-year-old coalfield, representing the closure of a chapter in County Durham's coal mining history that had spanned centuries.
1993 Tragedy strikes Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1993 when a block of the Highland Towers condominium complex collapses due to heavy rain and a construction site landslide, claiming the lives of 48 residents and leaving only two survivors.
1993 The Downing Street Declaration, issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, paves the way for potential solutions to the ongoing Troubles in Northern Ireland.
1993 Diplomatic relations shifted in 1993 as Israel established formal diplomatic ties with Vatican City and elevated its relations with Ireland to full diplomatic status, fostering international connections and diplomacy.
1993 A heartbreaking tragedy unfolds as two-year-old James Bulger is tragically abducted from New Strand Shopping Centre by two ten-year-old boys. Their unimaginable acts of cruelty shatter hearts and cast a searing spotlight on the fragility of innocence.
1993 World Trade Center bombing: In New York City, a truck bomb parked below the North Tower of the World Trade Center explodes, killing six and injuring over a thousand people.
1993 The discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, a significant celestial event, occurred on March 24, 1993, capturing the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide.
1993 Tragedy strikes as Serb mortar shells rain down on a soccer game in Dobrinja, west of Sarajevo, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people and the injury of 133 others during the Bosnian War.
1993 Riots erupt in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, following the approval of four Danish exceptions in the Maastricht Treaty referendum, resulting in police opening fire against civilians for the first time since World War II, injuring 11 demonstrators.
