Egon Krenz Convicted Over Berlin Wall Shoot-to-Kill Policy, August 25, 1997
Date: August 25, 1997
Date: August 25, 1997
Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format. Date: May 11, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 11 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This…
The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa. Date: November 3, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 3 📅 Events on this…
Before fleeing his northern stronghold, Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot orders the killing of his defense chief Son Sen and 11 of Sen's family members. Date: June 10, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
The Sierra Gorda biosphere, the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, is established as a result of grassroots efforts. Date: May 19, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Lillelid Murders in Greene County, Tennessee…
A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to death for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Date: June 13, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Luxor Massacre Kills 62 at Temple of Hatshepsut -…
Sixteen people are killed when Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 crashes near Beigan Airport in the Matsu Islands of Taiwan. Date: August 10, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 10 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Ahmedabad-Howrah Express Derails in Bilaspur, 81…