Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1994 The Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiated armed conflict in Chiapas, Mexico, drawing attention to indigenous rights.
1994 The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into effect, reshaping trade relations in North America.
1994 Baikal Airlines Flight 130 crashes near Mamoney, Irkutsk, Russia, resulting in 125 deaths.
1994 U.S. figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and injured by an assailant hired by her rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband.
1994 United Express Flight 6291 crashes in Ohio, claiming five lives.
1994 Russian cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov embarks on a record 437-day mission on Mir space station.
1994 IRA Broadcasting Ban Lifted: The Irish Government ends a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and Sinn Féin, a political milestone.
1994 The 6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles left an enduring impact, claiming 57 lives and injuring over 8,700 individuals, underscoring the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
1994 Clementine Launches: The spacecraft Clementine, jointly developed by BMDO and NASA, is launched, embarking on a mission of lunar exploration.
1994 Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard the Shuttle.
1994 Byron De La Beckwith's conviction for the 1963 murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers represents a long-awaited triumph of justice.
1994 The Markale massacres in Sarajevo shock the world as a mortar shell brings devastation to a downtown marketplace.
1994 In a dramatic arrest in 1994, Aldrich Ames was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for selling national secrets to the Soviet Union, an espionage case that unfolded in Arlington County, Virginia.
1994 Allegations of espionage took center stage as Aldrich Ames and his wife faced charges of spying for the Soviet Union, exposing a high-level espionage scandal that shook the United States.
1994 The Space Shuttle Columbia embarks on mission STS-62, a pivotal moment in the Space Shuttle program's history.
1994 A devastating nightclub fire in Quezon City, Philippines, claims the lives of 162 individuals, casting a dark shadow over the nation and prompting critical examinations of safety regulations and emergency preparedness.
1994 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change entered into force, setting the stage for global efforts to address climate-related challenges.
1994 Tragedy struck at an election rally in Tijuana on March 23, 1994, when Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was assassinated by Mario Aburto Martínez. This event sent shockwaves through Mexican politics and left an indelible mark on the nation's history.
1994 March 23, 1994, witnessed a tragic incident as a United States Air Force (USAF) F-16 aircraft collided with a USAF C-130 at Pope Air Force Base and crashed. This accident, known as the Green Ramp disaster, resulted in the loss of 24 United States Army soldiers on the ground.
1994 A somber day in aviation history, March 23, 1994, saw Aeroflot Flight 593 crash into the Kuznetsk Alatau mountain in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, claiming the lives of 75 individuals. This tragedy served as a stark reminder of the risks associated with air travel.
1994 South Africa witnessed tragedy as African National Congress security guards clashed with Inkatha Freedom Party protesters, resulting in the loss of numerous lives in the midst of political turmoil.
1994 Tragedy struck at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 crashed, claiming the lives of three people and leaving a lasting impact on aviation safety protocols.
1994 Tragedy strikes Rwanda as the genocide commences, triggered by the downing of the aircraft carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundian President Cyprien Ntaryamira.
1994 The Rwandan genocide begins with the horrifying massacres of Tutsis in Kigali, Rwanda, while Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana falls victim to soldiers' brutality.
1994 Auburn Calloway's sinister plot to destroy Federal Express Flight 705 unveils a chilling scheme driven by a life insurance policy's dark allure.
1994 China Airlines Flight 140 tragically crashed at Nagoya Airport in Japan in 1994, resulting in the loss of 264 lives out of 271 people on board. This devastating incident highlighted the importance of aviation safety.
1994 A historic moment occurred in South Africa on this day in 1994 as the nation embarked on its first multiracial election. Nelson Mandela's African National Congress emerged victorious, marking the end of apartheid and a new era of democracy.
1994 A historic turning point is reached in South Africa as the nation holds its first democratic general election, allowing black citizens to cast their votes for the first time, with the Interim Constitution coming into force.
1994 The shocking revelation unfolds as former CIA officer Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to espionage, forever altering the landscape of intelligence operations.
1994 Roland Ratzenberger's Tragic Crash: Formula One racing driver Roland Ratzenberger tragically loses his life during the qualifying session of the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, marking a dark day in motorsport history.
1994 A tragic accident claims the life of Ayrton Senna, a three-time Formula One champion, during the San Marino Grand Prix, leaving a void in the world of motorsport.
1994 A historic peace accord was signed in 1994 when Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat granted self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho, reshaping the Middle East.
1994 The signing of the Bishkek Protocol between Armenia and Azerbaijan temporarily freezes the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
1994 American teenager Michael P. Fay undergoes caning in Singapore for theft and vandalism, sparking international debate.
1994 Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand officiated at the grand opening of the Channel Tunnel, an engineering marvel connecting the United Kingdom and France, signifying a new era of connectivity.
1994 Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Scream" is triumphantly recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway in February, preserving a masterpiece of art history.
1994 Nelson Mandela's historic inauguration as South Africa's first black president heralds the end of apartheid and the dawn of a new era of hope, reconciliation, and democratic governance.
1994 In 1994, Malawi held its first multi-party elections, marking a significant democratic transition in the country's history, as citizens exercised their right to choose their leaders through a pluralistic electoral process.
1994 The Democratic Republic of Yemen's failed attempt to secede from the Republic of Yemen ignited a war, reshaping the political landscape in the region.
1994 A worldwide trade embargo was imposed on Haiti, a measure intended to pressure the country's military rulers into reinstating elected leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide, marking a turning point in international diplomacy.
1994 Justice is served as four individuals are convicted for their role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York, each facing a daunting prison sentence of 240 years, an enduring testament to the pursuit of justice.
1994 Tragedy struck on June 6, 1994, when China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 crashed near Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. This devastating incident claimed the lives of all 160 people on board.
1994 China conducted a pivotal nuclear test for the DF-31 warhead at Area C (Beishan) in Lop Nur, a significant event highlighted in the Cox Report.
1994 A pivotal moment in environmental justice occurs as a jury in Anchorage, Alaska, holds Exxon and Captain Joseph Hazelwood accountable for the Exxon Valdez disaster, allowing victims to seek substantial damages.
1994 Stanley Cup Riot: Following the New York Rangers' victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals, a riot erupted in Vancouver, causing substantial damage, numerous arrests, and injuries.
1994 The year 1994 witnessed a high-profile event as O. J. Simpson was arrested following a televised low-speed highway chase. This arrest marked the beginning of a legal saga surrounding the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
1994 The Loughinisland pub massacre, carried out by members of the Ulster Volunteer Force during a World Cup match, resulted in the tragic loss of six lives and numerous injuries, leaving scars on Northern Ireland's Troubles.
1994 The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran results in the loss of at least 25 lives and injuries to hundreds, serving as a somber reminder of the challenges of maintaining security and peace.
1994 NASA ushered in a new era of space exploration in 1994 as the Space Station Processing Facility, a state-of-the-art manufacturing building for the International Space Station, officially opened at Kennedy Space Center, advancing humanity's presence in space.
1994 Tragedy strikes Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, as a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes, claiming the lives of four individuals, prompting investigations and safety enhancements in military aviation.
1994 Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan, on June 27, 1994, leading to the tragic deaths of seven people and injuries to 660 others, with 199 critically wounded.
1994 During a test flight of an Airbus A330-300 in Toulouse, France, in 1994, significant advancements in aviation technology were achieved, paving the way for safer and more efficient air travel.
1994 USAir Flight 1016 meets a tragic end near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with 37 of the 57 people on board losing their lives in the heartbreaking crash.
1994 Hope and relief swept through Kigali as the Rwandan Patriotic Front captured the Rwandan capital, ending the genocide that had plagued the city, marking a turning point towards healing and reconciliation.
1994 Jeff Bezos, a visionary entrepreneur, laid the foundation for one of the world's largest e-commerce and technology giants, Amazon, forever altering the way we shop and interact with the digital world.
1994 The year 1994 marked the beginning of a new era in North Korea as Kim Jong-il assumed supreme leadership upon the death of his father, Kim Il-sung, shaping the nation's destiny in the years to come.
1994 The bombing of the Argentine Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires in 1994 claimed 85 lives and injured 300, leaving an indelible mark.
1994 The Rwandan Patriotic Front's takeover of Gisenyi and northwestern Rwanda in 1994 signaled the end of the devastating Rwandan genocide.
1994 In 1994, Israel and Jordan signed the Washington Declaration, formally ending the state of war that had persisted between the two nations since 1948, marking a significant step towards regional peace.
1994 Major League Baseball takes an unprecedented turn as players go on strike, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and reshaping the sport's landscape.
1994 Notorious international criminal "Carlos the Jackal" (Ilich Ramírez Sánchez) is captured, marking a significant victory for law enforcement.
1994 The crash of Royal Air Maroc Flight 630 in Douar Izounine, Morocco, resulted in the tragic loss of all 44 people on board, highlighting the importance of aviation safety and investigation in the wake of accidents.
1994 In a posthumous honor, Eugene Bullard, the only African American pilot in World War I, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force on August 23, 1994, recognizing his pioneering contributions to military aviation and civil rights.
1994 Estonia celebrates the completion of Russia's troop withdrawal, solidifying its independent status and reinforcing its position on the global stage.
1994 The crash of USAir Flight 427 near Pittsburgh prompted an exhaustive aviation investigation, reshaping industry practices and emphasizing the importance of safety protocols.
1994 The Space Shuttle program reaches new heights in 1994 as Space Shuttle Discovery embarks on STS-64, contributing to the advancement of space exploration.
1994 A shocking incident unfolds as Frank Eugene Corder crashes a single-engine Cessna 150 into the White House's south lawn, forever etching his name into the annals of history.
1994 The cancellation of the rest of the Major League Baseball season due to a strike had a significant impact on the sport and its fans.
1994 Nature unleashes its fury as Hurricane Ivan makes landfall in Gulf Shores, Alabama, packing the punch of a Category 3 hurricane, leaving destruction in its wake.
1994 The cruise ferry MS Estonia sinks in the Baltic Sea, resulting in the loss of 852 lives.
1994 Palau enters a Compact of Free Association with the United States, solidifying its sovereign status and establishing a unique relationship with the United States in the Pacific region.
1994 The Magellan spacecraft meets its fiery end as it burns up in the atmosphere of Venus, concluding its mission to study the planet's mysteries.
1994 A ray of hope emerges in the Middle East as Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin, and Shimon Peres jointly receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their instrumental roles in forging the Oslo Accords and envisioning a future of Palestinian self-governance.
1994 Under the Clinton administration, the United States orchestrates the return of Haiti's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, marking a turning point in the nation's political landscape.
1994 The assassination of Russian journalist Dmitry Kholodov in 1994 while investigating corruption in the armed forces raised concerns about press freedom and accountability.
1994 A historic moment in diplomacy unfolds as North Korea and the United States sign the Agreed Framework, a landmark agreement that requires North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons program and allow inspections.
1994 Seoul, South Korea, is rocked by tragedy as 32 people lose their lives when a section of the Seongsu Bridge collapses, casting a shadow over the city.
1994 In 1994, Jordan and Israel took a historic step towards peace by signing a peace treaty, fostering stability in the region.
1994 A groundbreaking discovery occurs as Gliese 229B becomes the first Substellar Mass Object to be conclusively identified, expanding our knowledge of celestial bodies.
1994 Francisco Martin Duran's shocking act of firing over two dozen shots at the White House sends shockwaves through the nation. His subsequent conviction for attempting to kill U.S. President Bill Clinton underscores the importance of presidential security measures.
1994 American Eagle Flight 4184 meets a devastating end as it crashes near Roselawn, Indiana, claiming the lives of all 68 individuals on board.
1994 The world's first internet radio broadcast was launched on November 7, 1994, by WXYC, the student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, marking a significant advancement in broadcasting technology.
1994 The Republican Revolution unfolded on the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections, with Republicans making historic electoral gains. These gains transformed the balance of power in Congress, ending decades of Democratic dominance.
1994 The chemical element darmstadtium was officially discovered on November 9, 1994, marking a significant achievement in the field of chemistry and the periodic table of elements.
1994 In a pivotal referendum, Swedish voters decided to join the European Union, signaling their commitment to European integration and cooperation.
1994 A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Mindoro on this date, resulting in the loss of 78 lives, injuries to 430 individuals, and triggering a tsunami with waves up to 8.5 meters high.
1994 The United Kingdom held its first National Lottery draw on November 19, 1994, offering a £1 ticket with a one-in-14-million chance of correctly guessing the winning six out of 49 numbers, creating excitement and hopes of winning life-changing prizes.
1994 The Angolan civil war takes a momentous turn as the Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign the Lusaka Protocol, fostering hopes for peace in a war-torn nation.
1994 Taiwan takes a historic step as it conducts its first full local elections, leading to the election of James Soong as the first directly elected Governor of Taiwan, and marking a new era in Taiwanese politics.
1994 Amid the Rwandan genocide, in 1994, Maurice Baril, military advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General, recommended that UNAMIR stand down, raising ethical and political questions about the international response to the crisis.
1994 The year 1994 witnesses the onset of the First Chechen War as Russian President Boris Yeltsin orders Russian troops into Chechnya, marking a turbulent chapter in the region's history.
1994 In 1994, a bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434 during its flight from Manila to Tokyo, Japan, resulting in one fatality and showcasing the remarkable skill of the captain who safely lands the plane.
1994 On December 13, 1994, Flagship Airlines Flight 3379 tragically crashed in Morrisville, North Carolina, near Raleigh. The crash had a profound impact on aviation safety and remains a somber reminder of the risks of air travel.
1994 A colossal endeavor commences on the Yangtze River, as construction kicks off for the Three Gorges Dam, a monumental engineering feat that promises to reshape the landscape and future of China's heartland.
1994 The hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 at Houari Boumediene Airport, Algeria, results in casualties and a dramatic standoff.
1994 The hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 by the Armed Islamic Group led to a daring French Gendarmerie assault team operation upon landing in Marseille, resulting in the neutralization of the hijackers.
1994 Tragedy struck the skies above Van, Turkey, as Turkish Airlines Flight 278, a Boeing 737-400, crashed during its approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport, resulting in the loss of 57 lives.
1994 Kiribati witnessed an extraordinary event as the date of December 31, 1994, was entirely skipped due to time zone changes, with the Phoenix Islands and Line Islands shifting from UTC−11:00 to UTC+13:00 and UTC−10:00 to UTC+14:00, respectively.
1994 The Russian Ground Forces initiated a momentous New Year's storming of Grozny in the First Chechen War, marking a significant chapter in the ongoing conflict in the region.
1994 In a daring heist, four audacious thieves breach the hallowed halls of the National Gallery of Norway. Their target: Edvard Munch's iconic painting, The Scream. As the masterpiece vanishes into the night, a saga of art and intrigue begins.
1994 The heavens bear witness to a cosmic collision as the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 is destroyed in a head-on collision with Jupiter—an awe-inspiring celestial event captured by astronomers worldwide.
1994 The Republic of South Africa formally becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, marking a critical step in its post-apartheid era.
1994 Israeli troops complete their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, ceding control to the Palestinian National Authority, marking a significant shift in the region's dynamics.
1994 The adoption of the Marrakesh Agreement laid the groundwork for the establishment of the World Trade Organization, reshaping global trade dynamics.
1994 The chaos of war takes a tragic toll during Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq when two U.S. Air Force aircraft mistakenly shoot down two U.S. Army helicopters in a friendly fire incident, resulting in the loss of 26 lives.
