Date: July 6, 1996
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 1996Czech Republic Applies for EU Membership, January 17, 1996Dunblane Massacre…
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 β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Abdullah ΓatlΔ± Dies in Susurluk Car Crash, Mehmet…
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-78 to conduct life science and microgravity research aboard the Spacelab module. Date: June 20, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 20 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Capitol Limited Collides with MARC Train, Killing 11,…
The ferry MVΒ Bukoba sinks in Tanzanian waters on Lake Victoria, killing nearly 1,000. 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 1996Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act Signed Into Law, April 24, 1996ValuJet…
Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace accord ending a 36-year civil war. Date: December 29, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 29 π Events on this day in 1996 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1996Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches to Dock with Mir,…
After the aircraft's departure from Miami, a fire started by improperly handled chemical oxygen generators in the cargo hold of Atlanta-bound ValuJet Airlines Flight 592 causes the Douglas DC-9 to crash in the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 on board. Date: May 11, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 11…