Soviet Troops Attack Lithuanian Independence Supporters in Vilnius, January 13, 1991

Gulf War: Two laser-guided "smart bombs" destroy the Amiriyah shelter in Baghdad. Allied forces said the bunker was being used as a military communications outpost, but over 400 Iraqi civilians inside were killed. Date: February 13, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 13 📅 Events on this day in 1991…

Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after its occupation by the Soviet Union since 1940. Date: August 21, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Mikhail Gorbachev Resigns as Soviet Union President, December 25,…

A massive firestorm breaks out in the hills of Oakland and Berkeley, California killing 25 people and destroying more than 3,000 homes, apartments and condominiums. 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…

Gulf War: The Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement of the war, as well as its deadliest, begins between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Date: January 29, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 29 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev collapses. Date: August 21, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1991Addis Ababa Falls, Ending Derg Regime and Ethiopian Civil War, May 28, 1991Ukrainian Independence Referendum Approved Amid Cold War,…