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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Peace talks begin in Northern Ireland without the participation of Sinn FΓ©in. Date: June 10, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 10 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Long March 3B Intelsat 708 Crash in China, February 15, 1996STS-72 Launches from…
The seven Trappist monks of Tibhirine that were abducted on March 27 are killed under uncertain circumstances. Date: May 21, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 21 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996NASA Discovery Program Begins: NEAR Shoemaker Launches to…
Taliban forces retake the strategic Bagram Airfield which solidifies their buffer zone around Kabul, Afghanistan. Date: December 27, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 27 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Willamette Valley Flood Causes $500 Million Damage in Oregon February…
NASA launches the Mars Global Surveyor. Date: November 7, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Burmese Military Jails 71 Suu Kyi Supporters to Block Democracy Meeting, May 22, 1996Whitewater Controversy: Clinton Gives 4.5-Hour Videotaped…
Four people are killed and 75 are injured in a train accident in Jokela, Finland. Date: April 21, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 21 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996MV Bukoba Ferry Sinks in Lake Victoria, Nearly 1,000 Dead…
The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Date: January 19, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 19 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Jokela…