Biak Earthquake and Tsunami Kill 166, Injure 423 – February 17, 1996
Date: February 17, 1996
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Date: February 17, 1996
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The Burmese military regime jails 71 supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi in a bid to block a pro-democracy meeting. Date: May 22, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 22 đ Events on this day in 1996 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Hong Kong Office Building Fire…
First Chechen War: Russian president Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for the first time and negotiates a cease-fire. Date: May 27, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 27 đ Events on this day in 1996 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 Crashes in…
Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is captured at his Montana cabin in the United States. Date: April 3, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 3 đ Events on this day in 1996 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1996First Chechen War: Kizlyar Hostage Crisis, January 9, 1996Dunblane Massacre Kills…
Taiwan holds its first direct elections and chooses Lee Teng-hui as President. Date: March 23, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 23 đ Events on this day in 1996 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Mount Everest Blizzard Kills Eight Climbers, May 10, 1996Communications Decency Act Child Protection…
Civil rights: The Supreme Court of the United States rules in Romer v. Evans against a law that would have prevented any city, town or county in the state of Colorado from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to protect the rights of gays and lesbians. Date: May 20, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia…
A derailed train in Weyauwega, Wisconsin (USA) causes the emergency evacuation of 2,300 people for 16 days. Date: March 4, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 4 đ Events on this day in 1996 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 199671 Nations Sign Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at UN,…