Date: February 1, 1991
The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid. Date: October 29, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 29 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Soviet Troops Attack Lithuanian Independence Supporters…
In the Albanian capital Tirana, a gigantic statue of Albania's long-time leader, Enver Hoxha, is brought down by mobs of angry protesters. Date: February 20, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Gulf War Battle…
The last Soviet army units in Hungary are withdrawn. Date: June 19, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 19 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Anita Hill Testifies on Sexual Harassment in Clarence Thomas Hearing, October 11, 1991Soviet Union August Coup…
A 6.8 Mw earthquake strikes the Uttarkashi region of India, killing more than 1,000 people. Date: October 20, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 20 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Indonesian Air Force C-130 Crash Kills 135, October 5, 1991Croatia…
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-37 to deploy the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. Date: April 5, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 5 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Georgia Introduces Presidency After Soviet Independence, April 14, 1991Senator John Heinz…
Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi. Date: January 26, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Mount Pinatubo Eruption Kills 800 in Philippines…