1993
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Luu and Jewitt publish their discovery of 1992 QB1 as evidence for the long-suspected population beyond Neptune.
Scores Arsenal's winning goal against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup final.
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada, Canada's 1st woman Prime Minister
The Verve's debut album A Storm in Heaven enters the UK albums chart.
Wins Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards for Unforgiven.
Abbas signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of the PLO
Abbas signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of the PLO at the White House
In order that the Palestinians should govern themselves according to democratic principles, free and general political elections would be held for the Council
The Israeli Government recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people while the PLO recognizes the right of the state of Israel to exist and renounces terrorism.
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori.
Yasser Arafat & Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords.
Arafat signs the Declaration of Principles with Israel in Washington
Witnessed by Warren Christopher for the United States and Andrei Kozyrev for Russia, in the presence of US President Bill Clinton and Israels Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with the PLOs Chairman Yasser Arafat
Christopher attends the White House ceremony as the United States witnesses the agreement
Witnessed by Warren Christopher for the United States and Andrei Kozyrev for Russia, in the presence of US President Bill Clinton and Israels Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with the PLOs Chairman Yasser Arafat
Clinton hosts the White House ceremony for the signing of the Declaration of Principles
Kozyrev represents Russia as a witness at the signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles
Peres signs the Declaration of Principles on behalf of Israel
Yasser Arafat & Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords. The Israeli Government recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people while the PLO recognizes the right of the state of Israel to exist and renounces terrorism. Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
Rabin signs the Declaration of Principles with the PLO in Washington
Israel and the Vatican agree to recognize one another, Pope John Paul II normalizes relations between the Vatican and Israel
Members of a Somali militia shoot down two Black Hawk helicopters, the US believes that Al-Qaeda fighters helped train those responsible for the incident in which 18 American servicemen were killed
NASA announces Hubble evidence that the core of M31 contains a double nucleus, challenging simple models of the galaxy's central stellar structure.
Animal Nitrate reaches the UK Top Ten, helping establish Suede as one of Britain's leading new guitar bands.
Mobutu appoints Birindwa, producing rival claims to legitimate governmental authority.
Wins a nationwide referendum vote of confidence in his presidency and reform programme.
Treats the referendum result as political backing for continued reform despite persistent conflict with parliament.
Government expands the army rapidly to fight RUF rebels
Accepts the comprehensive peace settlement with the government.
Signs the comprehensive Arusha peace accords.
Signs the Arusha Peace Agreement with the RPF.
Assassination of Christ Hani
Death of Edwin Walker
Assassinated during a coup
Attacks on UN personnel increase
With Larus Thorlacius and John Uglum, develops black hole complementarity using a stretched-horizon description.
With Leonard Susskind and John Uglum, develops the stretched-horizon formulation of black hole complementarity.
Heads Marseille's only goal against Milan to secure the first Champions League-era title.
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
Founds the UK Independence Party to campaign for withdrawal from the European Union.
Appointed Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni
Mir Balakh Sher Mazari leads a caretaker government after Sharif's dismissal.
Moeen Qureshi heads a caretaker administration after both civilian leaders resign.
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
Guides Marseille to a 1-0 final victory and becomes the oldest coach to win the competition.
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
The United States joins the opening signature conference for the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Abdul Waheed Kakar becomes Chief of Army Staff after the sudden death of General Asif Nawaz Janjua.
The agreement provides for power sharing and military integration.
Represents a civilian transfer of power after the authoritarian period.
Addresses Commons questions on British Coal and the future of the coal industry.
Temporarily restricts organizations implicated in the armed confrontation surrounding the Russian parliament.
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
Launches "Back to Basics" policy
Joins Conservative Eurosceptics resisting the treaty's transfer of authority.
When the Czech Republic is created Havel stands for election as President and wins
1 member 1 vote is carried at the Labour Conference
Abacha brings civilian rule to an end in Nigeria
The ANC & NP agree on a transistional Government of "National Unity"
The ANC & NP agree on a transistional Government of "National Unity"
Convenes a constitutional assembly to draft a new basic law for the Russian Federation.
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Zaragoza 2-0 in the Copa del Rey final.
Supports the Copenhagen criteria linking future enlargement to democracy, market economics and acceptance of Community obligations.
Supports criteria linking future accession to democracy, market economics and acceptance of Union obligations.
Represents Germany as leaders formulate conditions that future candidate countries must meet before joining the European Union.
Represents Greece as leaders establish conditions for future enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe.
Akers helps install COSTAR, providing corrective optics for three Hubble science instruments affected by spherical aberration.
Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest. Abacha brings civilian rule to an end in Nigeria
Assassinated during a coup
Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
EMI release "Crazy Diamond - The Complete Syd Barrett" as a box set
Birindwa's government introduces the new zaire during severe monetary instability.
Becomes economic affairs minister as Denmark prepares to implement the monetary provisions of the Edinburgh settlement.
Denmark's special Maastricht arrangements take effect as the Treaty on European Union enters into force.
Denmark completes its ratification step by notifying the Italian depositary after the successful second referendum.
Major & Reynolds agree an arrangement within which a united Ireland might be created
Signs the Declaration of Principles for the PLO, committing to an interim self-government process in Gaza and the West Bank.
Attends the White House ceremony and accepts the Declaration of Principles as the framework for Palestinian interim self-government.
Represents the United States as the Declaration of Principles is signed and witnessed in Washington.
Hosts the White House signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles between Israel and the PLO.
Helps shepherd the secret Oslo channel that produces the draft Declaration of Principles before the Washington signing.
Represents Russia, one of the witnesses to the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington.
Signs related correspondence and supports the Declaration of Principles after secret negotiations produce the Oslo framework.
Signs the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements at the White House, recognizing the PLO as Israel's negotiating partner.
Facilitates contacts in the secret Oslo process that leads to the Declaration of Principles on Palestinian self-government.
Works with the PLO leadership as mutual recognition letters and the Declaration of Principles prepare the way for interim self-government.
Issues Decree 1400 dissolving the Supreme Soviet and Congress of People's Deputies, triggering a constitutional confrontation.
Apointed Deputy President of the United Malayas National Organisation
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
President Yeltsin appoints Anatoly Chubais as Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland
Captains Marseille to victory over Milan and lifts the European Cup at age twenty-four.
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
With Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker, discovers the fragmented comet later destined to strike Jupiter.
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismisses Sharif and appoints a caretaker government.
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismisses Nawaz Sharif's government and dissolves Parliament.
Agrees the Downing Street Declaration with British Prime Minister John Major, advancing principles for a peace settlement.
North Korea announces its intention to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty during the safeguards crisis.
The Board finds North Korea in non-compliance after inspectors encounter unresolved safeguards inconsistencies.
Appointed Member of Duma
The recession that had started just before Major came to office is declared over when the first quarter of the year had seen economic growth return for the first time since the second quarter of 1990
Introduces legislation for Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and the Maastricht Treaty.
Argues that the Edinburgh arrangements address Danish concerns while allowing Denmark to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest
Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest
In order that the Palestinians should govern themselves according to democratic principles, free and general political elections would be held for the Council
The National Party retains office by narrowly winning the general election
When the Czech Republic is created Havel stands for election as President and wins
South Africas 1st ever multi-racial election
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
Wins a third presidential term through an uncontested referendum.
Provides for elections in Palestinian controlled areas
Elected President of Honduras
Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
Khmer Rouge boycott national elections
Declares emergency measures in Moscow as armed clashes escalate between the presidency and parliamentary opponents.
Explains the economic implications of Denmark's special position on the third stage of economic and monetary union.
The Danish government notifies the Council that Denmark does not intend to participate in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
The First Klaus Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
The Schlüter Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Updates the Commons on the Government energy review and the forthcoming coal review White Paper.
Introduces legislation amending Denmark's European Communities Act as part of the renewed Maastricht ratification package.
Challenges the government over parliamentary sovereignty and European integration.
Addresses Commons questions concerning European regional development funding.
Mitterrand saw the Maastricht settlement enter into force, formally creating the European Union.
Serves as Foreign Minister when Greece becomes a member of the newly established European Union.
Oversees Danish foreign policy as the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
The chairman of Polly Peck jumps bail & flees to Cyprus
Directs Faraway, So Close!, sequel to Wings of Desire.
Launches a major offensive after renewed violence against Tutsis.
Calls elections for a new bicameral Federal Assembly while dissolving the existing Soviet-era legislature.
First post-Soviet constitution confirms the presidential system
Oversees elections to the new State Duma held alongside the constitutional referendum.
Papoulias returns as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Galileo flies past asteroid Ida, becoming the second spacecraft encounter with an asteroid.
The PLO accepts Gaza and Jericho as the first areas for Palestinian self rule under the Oslo process
The Oslo framework sets the principle that Israeli withdrawal will begin with Gaza and Jericho
The Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the largest party in the 1993 election.
Fresh elections follow the constitutional crisis and the resignations of the President and Prime Minister.
The Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the largest party in the 1993 election.
General election outcome recorded for Benazir Bhutto: The Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the largest party in the 1993 election.
Government context for this general election: The Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the largest party in the 1993 election.
Helps create a Labour-Fianna Fail coalition
Becomes prime minister as Denmark prepares legislation and a second referendum on the Edinburgh settlement and Maastricht Treaty.
Sharif challenges the presidential dismissal of his government.
Government defeat means a report stage, Maastricht ratification is delayed
Frank Savage becomes Governor of Montserrat
2nd woman in history to sit at the table of the Group of Seven leaders, after British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
The Delors Commission proposed a European strategy linking competitiveness, employment and economic modernisation.
In Israel 20 soldiers and civilians are injured in Hamass first suicide attack against Israelis
Suffers a heart attack while on a private visit to Venice.
Announce a mandate for employers to provide health insurance coverage to all of their employees through competitive but closely-regulated health maintenance organisations (HMOs)
Announce a mandate for employers to provide health insurance coverage to all of their employees through competitive but closely-regulated health maintenance organisations (HMOs)
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
Israeli guns and aircraft pound southern Lebanon in reprisal for rocket attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
HMS Vanguard is commissioned as the first British Trident ballistic missile submarine
3 British prisoners are released by the Iraqis after Heath visits Saddam Hussein
Nicollier uses Endeavour's robotic arm to capture Hubble and secure it in the payload bay for the first servicing mission.
Thornton releases a damaged original Hubble solar array that cannot be safely returned inside Endeavour.
Musgrave begins the first servicing spacewalk and helps replace Hubble gyroscopes and their electrical control units.
Bowersox pilots orbital maneuvers that raise Endeavour and Hubble into a higher orbit, extending the telescope's orbital lifetime.
Nicollier uses Endeavour's robotic arm to release the repaired Hubble back into orbit after Servicing Mission 1.
Covey commands Endeavour's return to Earth after the successful first Hubble servicing mission.
Covey commands Endeavour as the first Hubble servicing mission launches with a crew trained to repair and upgrade the telescope.
Musgrave helps replace solar-array drive electronics and complete magnetometer and electrical work during the mission's final spacewalk.
Thornton helps replace Hubble's original solar arrays with improved arrays designed to better tolerate orbital temperature changes.
Galileo images Ida's heavily cratered surface and extensive regolith during the close asteroid encounter.
Sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada
Inaugurated President of the United States, 1st term
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori
Shimon Peres and senior PLO officials end two days of closed-door talks in Oslo, Norway, in which they seek to break a deadlock over Palestinian self-rule in the occupied territories
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Slovakia becomes an independent state.
The Czech Republic becomes an independent state.
Promulgates legislation recognizing indigenous peoples and creating the national indigenous development corporation.
Addresses Commons questions on the DTI's Industrial Competitiveness Division.
Addresses Commons questions concerning industrial strategy.
PLO leaders and Israel agree to recognize each other, clearing the way for a peace accord
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
The Israeli Parliament ratifies the Israel-PLO accord
Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chief Yasser Arafat hold their first official meeting in Cairo, Egypt, to begin work on realizing terms of the Israeli-PLO accord
Addresses Commons questions on attracting inward investment to the United Kingdom.
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
The Islamabad Accord names Hekmatyar prime minister in a power-sharing government led by Rabbani.
Is honoured for advancing a peaceful democratic transition.
The Treaty of Maastricht recieves Royal Assent
Releases Lipgloss as Pulp begin their breakthrough period on Island Records.
The "Grande Louvre" is opened, 200 yrs after the Louvre is 1st opened to the public
Dodgy enter the UK singles chart with Lovebirds during the band's early recording career.
Freedman leads Hubble Cepheid measurements that refine the distance to galaxy M81 and improve estimates of the universe's age.
Wins parliamentary ratification battles over the Maastricht Treaty.
Denmark's ratification notification is deposited with the Italian government, completing the Danish constitutional process.
Becomes foreign minister and takes responsibility for completing Denmark's Maastricht ratification process.
Votes against the government during the Maastricht ratification struggle.
Rebels against the government during Maastricht legislation votes.
Opposes the legislation required to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
Votes against elements of the government's Maastricht legislation.
Clough is succeeded as Manager of Nottingham Forest by then Leyton Orient manager, and European Cup-winning Forest player under Clough, Frank Clark
Takes part in a substantial Commons debate on manufacturing industry and unemployment.
Survives an impeachment vote in the Congress of People's Deputies after opponents fail to reach the required majority.
Mariah Carey marries Tommy Mottola, CEO (Sony Music)
Actress Julia Roberts and country singer Lyle Lovett wed
Yitzhak Rabin meets at the White House with President Clinton, after which Rabin offers to negotiate the return of part of the Golan Heights to Syria
Releases In Concert MTV Plugged after performing with his early-1990s touring band.
The President dissolves the National Assembly while removing Sharif.
The National Human Rights Commission is established under the Protection of Human Rights Act.
Negotiates the Downing St Declaration with John Major
Voters approve a new constitution establishing a strong presidency and a bicameral Federal Assembly.
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize with F W de Klerk.
Clinton signs legislation implementing free trade with Canada and Mexico.
The Representatives apporoves North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada & Mexico
Admits South Africa possesses nuclear weapons
Begins the Nyrup Rasmussen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Government forces regain control after armed clashes with parliamentary opponents in Moscow.
Arafat signs the Declaration of Principles in Washington, helping close the main phase of the First Intifada.
Shakes hands with Rabin after signing the Declaration of Principles.
Hosts the signing ceremony for the Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles.
Supports the secret Oslo channel that produces the Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles.
Signs the Declaration of Principles with Yasser Arafat and recognizes the PLO as a negotiating partner.
Orders security forces to defend key government and broadcasting facilities during armed attacks in Moscow.
Accepts the Oslo framework under which an interim Palestinian Authority will administer parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
The Oslo framework anticipates an elected Palestinian council and an interim self governing authority
Supports the secret Oslo channel that defines the Palestinian Authority as an interim self-government body.
Signs the Declaration of Principles with the PLO, committing both sides to establish interim Palestinian self-government.
Refuses to pardon 1st World War servicemen executed for cowardice or desertion
Receives unusual parliamentary recognition through a commissioned bust during his lifetime.
Razzaz participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Israel and Jordan sign a framework for negotiations, a day after the signing of a PLOi peace accord
After a hiatus of more than four months, Israeli and Arab delegates resume Middle East peace talks in Washington
Becomes Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations
Begins supervising implementation of the Arusha peace agreement.
To mark the Twentieth anniversary of the release of "Dark Side Of The Moon", the album is re-mastered, re-packaged and re-released
To mark the Twentieth anniversary of the release of "Dark Side Of The Moon", the album is re-mastered, re-packaged and re-released
Israel recognizes the PLO as no longer criminal
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously upholds the deportations of 400 Palestinians from the occupied territories to Lebanon
Yitzhak Rabin announces that his country would repatriate about 100 Palestinians deported to Lebanon, an offer rejected by the deportees
Israeli authorities bar West Bank Palestinians from entering Israel after two traffic police officers were shot to death
Israel launches its heaviest artillery and air assault on Lebanon since 1982 in an attempt to eradicate Hezbollah and Palestinian guerrilla threats
The fighting ended July 31 with a US-brokered cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah the agree not to attack civilian targets, but the cease-fire is short lived
Israels Cabinet approves a framework for Palestinian autonomy in the occupied territories
PLO leaders and Israel agree to recognize each other, clearing the way for a peace accord
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
The Israeli Parliament ratifies the Israel-PLO accord
Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chief Yasser Arafat hold their first official meeting in Cairo, Egypt, to begin work on realizing terms of the Israeli-PLO accord
A Palestinian boards a bus and opens fire with an assault rifle in the first major attack in Israel since the signing of a peace pact with the PLO; the gunman kills a reservist before being gunned down
Moves ahead with plans for a December constitutional referendum after the parliamentary confrontation ends.
Accepts transitional power sharing and integration of armed forces.
Chea Sim continues as head of state before the 1993 election settlement
Chea Sim's head of state term ends as Sihanouk returns as head of state
Sanchez de Lozada begins his first presidency with market and institutional reforms.
Is elected first President of the Czech Republic.
When the Czech Republic is created Havel stands for election as President and wins
Appointed President of Honduras
Ezer Weizman is elected Israels 7th President
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the resignation of Ernest Shonekan
Appointed President of Nigeria. Abacha takes over power from the caretaker Government of Chief Ernest Shonekan, which was put into place by General Babangida after his annulment of the 12 June 1993 elections (won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola) causes massive unrest
Appointed Interim Head of State of Nigeria after Ibrahim Babangida steps aside
Farooq Ahmad Leghari becomes President of Pakistan.
Takes office as Paraguay's first civilian president after the Stroessner era.
Becomes Slovakia's first president.
Appointed President of Turkey, acting
Appointed President of Turkey
Appointed acting President of Venezuela after Carlos Andres Perez was suspended
Appointed interim President of Venezuela
Diouf wins another presidential term
Rafael Caldera won the presidential election leading the National Convergence coalition.
Receives referendum approval for another six-year presidential term.
Becomes Canada first woman prime minister.
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada, Canada's 1st woman Prime Minister
Forms a Liberal majority government.
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, heading a non-LDP coalition
Appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand, 2nd term
Benazir Bhutto begins her second term as Prime Minister.
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term, 1st female PM
Haris Silajdzic becomes Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pyonyang launches a missile into the Sea of Japan, USese anti-missiles reply
Arafat shakes hands with Rabin in a public symbol of the new peace process
Clinton stands with Rabin and Arafat during the symbolic handshake after the Oslo signing
Rabin shakes hands with Arafat after the signing ceremony on the White House lawn
The Railways Act creates the legal framework for restructuring and privatising British Rail.
Receives public approval to complete Denmark's ratification of Maastricht under the Edinburgh arrangements.
Calls a nationwide referendum on confidence in the president and the government's reform course.
Announce a mandate for employers to provide health insurance coverage to all of their employees through competitive but closely-regulated health maintenance organisations (HMOs)
The 1992-93 season is Cloughs 18th with Forest - and his last, they are one of the 22 clubs in the new Premier League, but the sale of key players like Teddy Sheringham and Des Walker, combined with the managers alcholism lead to a decline. Clough is succeeded as Manager of Nottingham Forest by then Leyton Orient manager, and European Cup-winning Forest player under Clough, Frank Clark
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Inducts The Doors into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
RPF forces advance rapidly before international pressure halts fighting.
RPF representation is planned within transitional institutions.
RUF continues guerrilla warfare and attacks rural communities
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authority. Leaders of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords calling for Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip, implemented in May 1994
Leaders of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) signed the Oslo Accords calling for Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip, implemented in May 1994. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
Yitzhak Rabin meets at the White House with President Clinton, after which Rabin offers to negotiate the return of part of the Golan Heights to Syria
The Oslo Accords call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank and affirm the Palestinian right to self-Government within those areas through the creation of the Palestinian Authori
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat shake hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy, Arafat has control of most of the Gaza Strip and 27% of the West Bank
The last Russian troops withdraw from Lithuania during Yeltsin's presidency.
Guides Argentina to a second consecutive Copa America championship with victory over Mexico.
Begins the Second Klaus Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Welcomes the referendum result approving the Maastricht Treaty with the Edinburgh arrangements by 56.8 percent of votes.
Introduces the bill providing for a referendum on Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and Maastricht Treaty.
Leads the government campaign for approval of Maastricht with the Danish arrangements secured at Edinburgh.
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Coaches Real Madrid to a 2-0 Copa del Rey final victory over Zaragoza.
4 Federal Agents are killed searching for illegal guns & arresting David Koresh. 100 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms agents arrive with search & arrest warrants
The 51 day siege ends after the Waco compund is stormed & 72 cult members killed
Heads the Italian government when the European single market begins operating with four freedoms.
The European single market began with free movement goals covering goods, services, people and capital.
Hun Sen's State of Cambodia premiership ends with restoration of the kingdom
Announces that South Africa built and subsequently dismantled six completed nuclear weapons and a seventh incomplete device.
Heads the political component of UNAMIR.
Oversees implementation of the Security Council's safe-area policy.
Welcomes United Nations protection for Srebrenica's civilian population.
Directs Stalingrad.
Signs START II with Boris Yeltsin to pursue deeper reductions in strategic nuclear arsenals.
Signs the START II Treaty with George H. W. Bush, requiring deep reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Razzaz participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Suede's self-titled debut album enters the UK albums chart at number one.
In Israel 20 soldiers and civilians are injured in Hamass first suicide attack against Israelis
The Supreme Court restores Nawaz Sharif and the dissolved National Assembly.
The Supreme Court authorized proceedings against Carlos Andres Perez, and Congress suspended him from the presidency.
Dodgy's debut studio album enters the UK albums chart.
The Who's Tommy opens on Broadway.
Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.
Beardsley re-joins Newcastle for pounds 1.4 million, where his old team-mate and strike partner Kevin Keegan is manager
Beardsley re-joins Newcastle for pounds 1.4 million, where his old team-mate and strike partner Kevin Keegan is manager
Heads Portugal when it completes formal notification of ratification to the treaty depositary.
Leads Portugal when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union begins.
Heads Italy as Maastricht takes effect and the European Union begins operating under the new treaty structure.
Leads Belgium when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally begins.
Heads Spain as the Maastricht settlement becomes legally effective across the twelve member states.
Serves as Foreign Secretary when Maastricht takes effect and Britain enters the new European Union framework.
Serves as Foreign Minister when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally replaces the earlier Community framework.
Leads Germany when it submits its Maastricht ratification notification to the Italian depositary.
Leads Germany when the Maastricht Treaty takes legal effect and establishes the European Union.
Heads the Dutch government as Maastricht becomes effective and the European Union is formally established.
Sees the European Communities Amendment Bill pass its Commons Third Reading with a majority of 180.
Sees the European Communities Amendment Act receive Royal Assent, enabling British Maastricht ratification to proceed.
Leads Britain when the United Kingdom formally notifies completion of Maastricht ratification.
Leads Britain when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Serves as president when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and formally establishes the European Union.
Returns as Greek prime minister shortly before Maastricht enters into force and the European Union is established.
Heads Denmark when the government formally notifies completion of Maastricht ratification after the second referendum.
Heads Denmark as the treaty becomes effective under the special arrangements secured after the Danish referendums.
Leads Ireland when the Treaty on European Union becomes effective on 1 November 1993.
Leads Luxembourg when the Treaty on European Union enters into force across the Twelve.
Heads the Italian government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Heads the German government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Heads the Greek government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Heads the Irish government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
The Treaty on European Union enters into force with Denmark participating under the arrangements secured at Edinburgh.
Campaigns against transferring additional powers to European institutions.
Becomes associated with the Conservative parliamentary rebellion over Europe.
Scores both Argentina goals in the 2-1 Copa America final victory over Mexico.
Takes command of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda.
Becomes the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Rwanda.
Major & Reynolds agree an arrangement within which a united Ireland might be created
The Security Council tightens financial and aviation sanctions against Libya.
Releases Unplugged and Seated after an MTV performance with Ronnie Wood.
Jointly develops the peace plan presented to the Bosnian parties.
Presents a proposed territorial and constitutional settlement for Bosnia.
Welcomes a United States assistance package supporting privatization, humanitarian aid and nuclear dismantlement after the Vancouver summit.
Meets Bill Clinton at Vancouver for their first presidential summit and discusses economic reform, aid and strategic security.
A tied vote of confidence in Parliament
Hoffman helps replace Hubble's original planetary camera with WFPC2, whose corrective optics compensate for the primary mirror flaw.
Releases World Gone Wrong.
Death of Audrey Hepburn, in Switzerland
Death of Audrey Hepburn
Death of Bernard Bresslaw
Death of Chishu Ryu
Death of Christ Hani, assassinated
Death of Frank Vincent Zappa
Death of Joseph Leo Mankiewicz
Death of Ranasinghe Premadasa
Death of River Phoenix
Death of Bobby Moore
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