1994
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
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Browse historical records dated to 1994. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Addresses the South African Parliament
Government forces capture Aden and end organized southern resistance.
The PLO and Israel agree to resume talks on Palestinian autonomy, more than a month after the Hebron mosque massacre
Makes his Ajax first-team debut as a teenager and quickly establishes himself as a prolific striker.
Blair & Brown meet at Granita restaurant in Islington and reportedly agree a deal
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
The ANC win the 1st non-racial elections, 62% of the vote
President Konare appoints Keita to lead the Government of Mali.
Violence breaks out in the Gaza Strip, a day after Israeli undercover soldiers kill Imad Akel, the head of the military wing of Hamas
Attempts to address the nation after the president's death.
Publishes a personal account of struggle imprisonment and political transition.
Pulp's reissued single Babies reaches the UK top twenty during the band's commercial breakthrough.
Hoyle shared the Balzan Prize for pioneering contributions to the theory of stellar evolution.
The IAEA Board approves international Basic Safety Standards for protection against ionizing radiation.
Commands Belgian UNAMIR personnel during the opening violence.
Government decides to withdraw Belgium's UNAMIR contingent.
A car rigged with explosives detonates next to a bus in Afula, Israel. 8 Israelis are killed and 45 wounded in Hamass 1st car bombing
A bomb rips apart a Panama commuter plane, killing 21, including 12 Jews, a day after a car bomb destroys a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina, killing 95 people
An Israeli helicopter gunship at Ein Darbara, Lebanon, kills at least 30 Hezbollah trainees
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
A Palestinian suicide bomber kills 22 Israelis and wounds 48 in a bus explosion in Tel Aviv, Hamas take responsibility
Lifts the trophy after converting a penalty in the shootout.
Helps defeat Italy as Brazil regain the world championship.
The cabinet includes several parties under RPF dominance.
Joins the United States and United Kingdom in giving security assurances to Ukraine after its commitment to relinquish nuclear weapons.
Presents the budget for 1995-96, proposes cutting spending but not reducing taxes
Announces an increase in interest rates from 6.25% to 5.75%
Increases tax on petrol, cigarettes & alcohol
The European Finance Bill is passed
Addresses Commons questions concerning the Business Links network.
RPF forces capture Butare.
Sanchez de Lozada promulgates the Capitalization Law for major state enterprises.
Mullah Omars movement captures the whole of the Kandahar Province
The IRA announce a ceasefire
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Makes his UEFA Champions League debut and scores in Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Galatasaray.
Guides Milan to a dominant 4-0 final victory over Johan Cruyff's Barcelona.
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
Approves measures leading to the deployment of federal troops against the separatist government in Chechnya.
Due to bin Ladens continuous verbal assault on King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, on 5 March 1994 Fahd sent an emissary to Sudan demanding bin Ladens passport; bin Ladens Saudi citizenship was also revoked
Supports a Civic Accord intended to reduce political confrontation and stabilize relations among major institutions and political groups.
RPF forces move to defeat the interim government.
Remaining government forces retreat into Zaire.
Saleh preserves the unified Republic of Yemen.
RUF violence against civilians intensifies in rebel-held areas
Keeps remaining UNAMIR forces focused on protecting civilians.
Conducts repeated rescue missions through militia checkpoints.
Scores a hat-trick as Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 5-0 at Camp Nou.
The plan is quickly derided as "Hillarycare" by its opponents; some protesters against it become vitriolic, and during a July a bus tour to rally support for the plan, she is forced to wear a bulletproof vest. The plan does not receive enough support for a floor vote in either the House or the Senate, although both chambers are controlled by the Democrats, the proposal is abandoned in September
Leads Commons proceedings on the Coal Industry Bill.
South Africa rejoins the Commonwealth
Publishes the White Paper Competitiveness: Helping Business to Win, setting out a cross-government programme intended to strengthen British industrial competitiveness.
Appointed Second Vice President of the OAU
Connection enters the UK singles chart and becomes one of Elastica's best-known Britpop-era songs.
At a special Conference Clause 4 of the Party is changed to reflect the "New Labour"
1st conference speech as leader calling on the party to drop clause IV
The Interim constitution is completed
al-Rifai participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
The Convention on Nuclear Safety opens for signature following international negotiation under IAEA auspices.
Mitterrand supported the accession agreements preparing Austria, Finland and Sweden to join the European Union.
Supports preparations for the Union's 1995 enlargement and future institutional reform.
Hosts the signing of accession treaties with Austria, Finland, Sweden and Norway during the Corfu summit.
Represents Italy as leaders discuss enlargement and preparation for the next institutional reform conference.
Represents Germany as leaders discuss enlargement, institutional development and preparation for the next intergovernmental conference.
Hosts the European Council as leaders address enlargement, institutional development and external policy.
Supports the Greek Presidency as the Corfu summit prepares future institutional reform.
Represents Ireland as leaders discuss enlargement and preparation for further institutional reform.
Celebrates with the famous cradle gesture after his son's birth.
Participates in meetings shaping the extremist response to the crash.
Returns as vocalist for Cross Purposes after the Dehumanizer line-up breaks apart.
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Parma to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Leaves after months directing the mission through genocide.
Large-scale defections from Khmer Rouge ranks begin
Sleeper's Delicious charts in Britain as the band develops its early Britpop following.
The secession collapses after government forces capture Aden.
Arafats police fire on Islamic extremists prompting clashes in Gaza City, 14 dead
Arafats police fire on Islamic extremists prompting clashes in Gaza City, 14 dead
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Deregulation and Contracting Out Bill.
Scores Milan's fourth goal and wins a second successive European title with a different club.
Talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators resume in Taba, Egypt
Reports to the Security Council on North Korean safeguards problems.
Chubais privatisation plan is a necessary evil because it enables Russia to finally cut the Gordian Knot and break with the legacy of the Soviet command model of economy
The Reconstruction & Development Programme is launched
Announces an investment of R2.5 billion for the Reconstruction & Development Prog
Blair beats Prescott & Beckett to become leader of Labour party with 57
Chissanos party, the Frelimo Party, win the 1st mult-party elections in Mozambique
Wins a landslide victory in the Presidential election
Mandela votes for the 1st time in his life
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
The ANC win the 1st non-racial elections, 62% of the vote
The UDF wins 84 of the 175 assembly seats. Muluzi wins 47% of the votes for the presidency
The Conservative Party candidate is heavily defeated in Dudley West
Elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Wins the presidential election and prepares to return for a 2nd term
Is elected president by South Africa new National Assembly.
Elements of the 10th Panzers parade down the Champs-Elysees on Basstille day
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Represents Italy as leaders develop a pre-accession strategy for Central and Eastern Europe.
Represents Ireland as leaders develop a pre-accession strategy for Central and Eastern Europe.
Hosts the European Council as leaders develop a pre-accession strategy for Central and Eastern European applicant states.
Represents Greece as leaders develop a pre-accession strategy for Central and Eastern Europe.
Supports the Essen strategy designed to prepare associated Central and Eastern European countries for eventual membership.
Supports the strategy designed to prepare associated countries for eventual membership.
Israel and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations
Morocco establishes low-level diplomatic relations with Israel
Hubble images reveal detailed structure around the unstable massive star Eta Carinae and its violent surrounding ejecta.
Signs the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a new framework for relations between Russia and the European Communities.
The European Economic Area extended much of the single market to participating EFTA countries.
Due to bin Ladens continuous verbal assault on King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, on 5 March 1994 Fahd sent an emissary to Sudan demanding bin Ladens passport; bin Ladens Saudi citizenship was also revoked
Exercises significant authority within the defence establishment.
Orders federal forces into Chechnya, beginning the First Chechen War.
Brosnan is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond, signed for a three-film Bond deal with the option of a fourth
Wins his first world championship medal with Brazil.
Delivers his first annual presidential address and urges a stronger social dimension to economic reform.
Becomes the first president chosen after universal suffrage.
Casts a ballot for the first time in his life.
Appointed First Deputy Head of the Administration of the city of Saint Petersburg
Enters the World Cup final after Jorginho's injury.
Becomes the first player to score five goals in a single World Cup match.
Villa defeats Manchester United 3-1 to win the League Cup.
The mission establishes a humanitarian protection zone in southwest Rwanda.
Guides Paris Saint-Germain to the French league championship.
Operation Turquoise becomes controversial over France's earlier Rwanda policy.
Galileo observes Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacts on Jupiter's far side from a unique spacecraft viewpoint.
Addresses Commons questions on implementation and implications of the GATT negotiations.
Supports the agreement establishing Palestinian self-government in Gaza and Jericho.
Abbas supports implementation of the Gaza Jericho Agreement under the Oslo process
Signs the Gaza Jericho Agreement implementing the first stage of Palestinian self-government.
Supports negotiations implementing the first stage of Palestinian self-government.
He is later convicted for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Members of the interim government seek refuge in Zaire.
He is later convicted of genocide by the ICTR.
He is later convicted for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Warns UN headquarters about militia plans and hidden weapons.
Leads the cabinet during the genocide.
Later tribunals hold him responsible for major atrocities.
Heads the interim government during the genocide.
RPF forces capture Gisenyi near the Zaire border.
Commands the Gisenyi operational sector during the genocide.
Faces a massive humanitarian emergency in camps around Goma.
Refugee camps rapidly develop around Goma and Bukavu.
Former Rwandan soldiers and militia also enter eastern Zaire.
Visits Germany to pass the responsibility of Easter Europe & Russia to Germany
The Republican Party wins majorities in both the Senate & the House of Representitives
6 change portfolios, 4 are dismissed & 3 new members are appointed
Sangheli continues as Prime Minister after the 1994 parliamentary election
Becomes president in the new Government of National Unity.
Begins leading the Government of National Unity.
Kengo returns as prime minister under a compromise transitional arrangement.
Violence breaks out in the Gaza Strip, a day after Israeli undercover soldiers kill Imad Akel, the head of the military wing of Hamas
A car rigged with explosives detonates next to a bus in Afula, Israel. 8 Israelis are killed and 45 wounded in Hamass 1st car bombing
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
A Palestinian suicide bomber kills 22 Israelis and wounds 48 in a bus explosion in Tel Aviv, Hamas take responsibility
Violence breaks out in the Gaza Strip, a day after Israeli undercover soldiers kill Imad Akel, the head of the military wing of Hamas
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell announces that Clintons health plans are dead, at least for that session of Congress
P. Venugopal leads the AIIMS team that performs India's first successful heart transplant.
Arafat faces Palestinian anger after the Hebron massacre while continuing negotiations with Israel
Rabin condemns the Hebron massacre and faces pressure to protect the Oslo process
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Releases His 'n' Hers, Pulp's first UK top-ten studio album.
Pope John Paul II makes remarks at the conclusion of a concert in commemoration of the Shoah (holocaust), in which he acknowledges the Nazi Holocaust killing of Jews
Dodgy release Homegrown, which becomes a significantly stronger UK chart success than their debut.
Leads Hubble observations documenting atmospheric scars from the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacts on Jupiter.
Echobelly reach the UK Top Forty with I Can't Imagine the World Without Me.
Works within the UN as the Rwanda tribunal is established.
Supports establishment of an international tribunal for Rwanda.
Inaugurated as President of the Government of National Unity. Announces a "rainbow nation at peace with itself & the world"
The PLO and Israel agree to resume talks on Palestinian autonomy, more than a month after the Hebron mosque massacre
Israel and the PLO sign an agreement in Paris granting Palestinians broad authority to set taxes, control trade and regulate banks under self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
The Israelis complete their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip
The PLO and Israel agree to resume talks on Palestinian autonomy, more than a month after the Hebron mosque massacre
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Arafat returns to Gaza after the Oslo process and begins building the Palestinian Authority
Echobelly's Insomniac enters the UK singles chart during the band's early Britpop rise.
Forms an interim government after Meciar is removed.
Flees Rwanda as the RPF completes its military victory.
Becomes interim president after Habyarimana's death.
Becomes prime minister of the interim government.
PLO leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres initial an agreement on security measures that had been blocking a peace accord
Israeli and PLO negotiators agreed on an accord to give the Palestinians control of health care, taxation, education and other services in West Bank areas still controlled by Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
The International Court of Justice rules that the Aouzou Strip belongs to Chad.
Libya withdraws troops from Chad due to a judgement of the International Court of Justice
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Jordans King Hussein sign a declaration at the White House ending their countries 46-year-old formal state of war
The ICTR receives jurisdiction over 1994 genocide crimes.
Libya withdraws troops from Chad due to a judgement of the International Court of Justice
The IRA announce a ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA announce a ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA announce a ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Historical IRA record under Coalition Government: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
IRA context for Albert Reynolds: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Oversees removal of the final declared weapons-usable spent fuel from Iraq.
Israel and Jordan open the first road link between the two countries
Shares the scoring lead with Oleg Salenko after netting six times for Bulgaria.
The Israeli Cabinet outlaws two Jewish extremist groups, Kach and Kahane Lives, branding them terrorist organisations
The Israeli Cabinet outlaws two Jewish extremist groups, Kach and Kahane Lives, branding them terrorist organisations
Traditional hunter militias begin supporting government forces against the RUF
Kazakhstan accedes to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
Participates in violence against Tutsi civilians in Kibuye.
RPF forces capture Kigali after weeks of fighting.
He is later convicted for genocide-related crimes.
Dies aboard Habyarimana's aircraft near Kigali.
Scores Belgium's late second goal in the 3-2 World Cup defeat by Germany.
Saunders scores twice in Villa's League Cup final victory.
Signs the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, includes banning the manufacture of 19 specific semi-automatic "assault weapons"
Tunisia held legislative elections that introduced a limited allocation of seats to opposition parties.
Elastica's Line Up reaches the UK Top Twenty, giving the band an early national chart breakthrough.
Launches his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.
Leads Hubble observations of rapidly orbiting gas in M87, providing strong evidence for a massive black hole at the galaxy's centre.
Conservative Eurosceptic rebellions continue after Maastricht ratification.
Magellan is deliberately lowered into Venus's atmosphere, ending a mission that mapped almost the entire planet by radar.
Votes during South Africa first democratic national election.
Addresses Commons questions concerning manufacturing performance.
Shed Seven enter the UK singles chart with Mark, beginning the York band's run of Britpop-era hits.
Calls for international action after civilians are killed at Markale market.
Commands UNPROFOR as international pressure increases around Sarajevo.
India signs the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization framework.
Continues large-scale privatization of state enterprises as the government restructures the post-Soviet economy.
In the Hebron massacre, Jewish settler Dr. Baruch Goldstein opens fire on Palestinians praying in the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron killing 29 people
In the Hebron massacre, Jewish settler Dr. Baruch Goldstein opens fire on Palestinians praying in the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron killing 29 people
Scores twice before half-time as Milan overwhelm Barcelona 4-0 in the final.
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Kohl & Chirac meet & confirm their committment to a single currency in the EU
UNAMIR seeks to protect her amid escalating violence.
Hosts Bill Clinton for a Moscow summit focused on security cooperation, economic reform and the post-Cold War partnership.
Is murdered by government soldiers in Kigali.
Implements the North American Free Trade Agreement in Canada.
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
Appointed President of South Africa by the 1st session of the National Assembly
Launches the National Lottery
Hubble detects a new large dark storm forming in Neptune's northern hemisphere.
Reunites with Page for No Quarter and reworked Led Zeppelin material.
Warns about unresolved verification issues involving the DPRK.
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
Appointed Second Vice President of the OAU
Scores against Russia aged 42 years and 39 days, becoming the tournament's oldest goalscorer.
Commands the French-led Operation Turquoise deployment.
Supports deployment of French forces under a UN mandate.
South Africa joins the Organisation for African Unity
Baruch Goldstein kills Muslim worshippers in Hebron creating a major crisis for the peace process
Cambodian government officially outlaws Khmer Rouge
Signs the Gaza-Jericho self-rule accord with Rabin, setting out the first transfer of authority to Palestinian administration.
Returns to Gaza after exile and convenes Palestinian Authority members as the new self-rule administration begins operating.
Arrives in Jericho as the Palestinian Authority extends its initial self-rule presence beyond Gaza.
Signs the Gaza-Jericho Agreement providing for Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian self-rule in Gaza and Jericho.
Commands the Para Commando Battalion during the genocide.
Wins a major domestic title while managing outside Portugal.
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
The Government signs a peace Treaty with UNITA aiming to end the 19 year civil war
The Government signs a peace Treaty with UNITA aiming to end the 19 year civil war
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Reynolds, Gerry Adams & John Hume shake hands in the Government Buildings at Dublin
Does not attend the signing of the peace
Welcomes the IRA ceasefire as a major development in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Leaders of Israel and Jordan initial a draft peace Treaty
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Prime Minister Abdel Salam Majali of Jordan sign a peace Treaty in a ceremony attended by President Clinton
He dies after weeks of courageous civilian rescue work.
The move follows the murder of ten Belgian peacekeepers.
The UN response later receives severe criticism.
Provides the goalkeeping foundation for Brazil's fourth championship.
"The Division Bell" is released. In keeping with the albums theme - a lack of communication, the band do not give any press conferences or interviews
The first complete performance of "Dark Side Of The Moon" for nearly 20 years
In the Hebron massacre, Jewish settler Dr. Baruch Goldstein opens fire on Palestinians praying in the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron and kills 29 people
PLO leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres initial an agreement on security measures that had been blocking a peace accord
In the Hebron massacre, Jewish settler Dr. Baruch Goldstein opens fire on Palestinians praying in the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron and kills 29 people
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule
Israel & the PLO sign agreements to prop up the Palestinian National Authority
Speaks in Berlin of US support for Germany
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
The Popular Participation Law decentralises resources and recognises municipal and community participation.
The Government abandons plans for full Post Office privatization after Cabinet consideration.
Emerges as a senior military authority after Habyarimana's death.
Exercises dominant influence in the post-genocide government.
Oversees peacekeeping during Rwanda's post-genocide stabilization.
The administration begins rebuilding Rwanda after genocide.
Shaharyar M. Khan leads UN political efforts supporting post-genocide stabilization in Rwanda.
Tereshchenko leaves the prime ministership
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
Takes office as President of Chile and begins the second Concertacion administration.
Appointed President of Panama
Appointed President of South Africa by the 1st session of the National Assembly
Appointed President of Sri Lanka, 1st woman to hold this post
Calderon Sol becomes President after the 1994 election
Dies when his aircraft is shot down near Kigali airport.
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was re-elected president without an opposing candidate.
Is inaugurated as South Africa first democratically elected president.
Becomes prime minister in the Government of National Unity.
Her killing removes a prominent moderate political leader.
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, heads a minority coalition Government
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, heads minority Government
Akezhan Kazhegeldin becomes Prime Minister under Nazarbayev
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds
There are angry clashes in the House of Commons over the sale of the last major british car manufacturer Rover
The privatization of British Coal Corp is completed
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds. Rover chairman George Simpson flies to Tokyo as soon as the BAe board agrees to accept BMWs offer
Peacekeepers are assigned to protect Prime Minister Uwilingiyimana.
Scores a late free kick as Brazil defeat the Netherlands 3-2 in the quarter-final.
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
A 2 day referendum rejects Norwegian membership of the EU
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
Vetoes an EU directive to give part time workers the same rights as full time workers
Vetoes an EU directive to give part time workers the same rights as full time workers
Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell announces that Clintons health plans are dead, at least for that session of Congress
Government attempts to add VAT on fuel are defeated in the House of Commons
At a special Conference Clause 4 of the Party is changed to reflect the "New Labour"
Shaharyar M. Khan works with Rwandan authorities and international agencies on refugee return and reconciliation.
Addresses Commons questions on regional development policy.
The Government coalition breaks up after Reynolds decides to resign
Koirala quits after defeat in Parliamentary vote, opening long phase of instability
Resigns rather than lose a no confidence vote
Returns to Gaza after the Oslo process to lead the new Palestinian Authority.
Returns as prime minister after elections.
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
The military advance further collapses interim government control.
Declares a unilateral ceasefire after defeating government forces.
Orders renewed RPF military operations after the massacres begin.
The interim government continues retreating westward.
Government troops concentrate increasingly around Gisenyi.
RPF forces capture Ruhengeri.
Abkhazia declares independence from Georgia and sets up its own Government, no other country gives recognition
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule. Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
Arafat returns to Gaza and begins building the Palestinian Authority
Israeli and PLO negotiators wrapped up an agreement transferring civilian Government powers to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israel and the PLO sign an agreement in Paris granting Palestinians broad authority to set taxes, control trade and regulate banks under self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israel begins its final withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, shutting down the prison and military headquarters where Israeli soldiers had been in charge since the 1967 Middle East War
Israels three decades of occupation in the Gaza Strip end as Israeli troops completed their withdrawal and Palestinian authorities take over
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
The Palestinian Authority begins exercising limited self rule in Jericho under Oslo arrangements
Israeli and PLO negotiators wrapped up an agreement transferring civilian Government powers to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israel and the PLO sign an agreement in Paris granting Palestinians broad authority to set taxes, control trade and regulate banks under self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
The West Bank town of Jericho sees its first full day of Palestinian self-rule following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, an event celebrated by Palestinians
Israeli and PLO delegates open a final round of talks in Cairo, Egypt, on Palestinian autonomy prior to the signing of an agreement on self-rule
Israeli and PLO negotiators agreed on an accord to give the Palestinians control of health care, taxation, education and other services in West Bank areas still controlled by Israel
The West Bank town of Jericho sees its first full day of Palestinian self-rule following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, an event celebrated by Palestinians
Russia joins NATO's Partnership for Peace programme during Yeltsin's presidency.
Peacekeeping department faces severe criticism during the Rwandan genocide
The Security Council creates the ICTR by Resolution 955.
The civil war and organized genocide effectively end.
Allows vast refugee camps to form after the Rwandan genocide.
Cholera kills tens of thousands of Rwandan refugees.
Allows huge numbers of Rwandan refugees to enter eastern Zaire.
Informed he is being investigated for bribes made by his media firm Gruppo Fininvest
Begins the second successive government of the Concertacion coalition.
Julius Chan returns as Prime Minister after Wingti leaves office
Wingti leaves office after a Supreme Court challenge and political crisis
The Council sharply reduces UNAMIR while genocide is underway.
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 begin colliding with Jupiter, producing enormous atmospheric scars.
Appointed the rank of Colonel General over the approximately 80,000 troops stationed in Sarajevo
Refuses to rule out eventual British participation in a European single currency if the necessary economic conditions are met.
South Africa joins the Southern African Development Community
Supports declaration of a separate southern state.
The operation advances elimination of Iraq's former nuclear weapons capability.
Lush release Split, which reaches the UK Top Twenty during the transition toward their later Britpop-era sound.
START I enters into force after the treaty parties exchange instruments of ratification.
Releases Streets of Philadelphia for the film Philadelphia, winning major awards for the song.
Becomes North Koreas de facto leader after Kim Il Sung dies.
A Palestinian blows himself up on a bus in Hadera in central Israel, six Israelis are killed and 25 wounded, Hamass 1st suicide bombing
A Palestinian suicide bomber kills 22 Israelis and wounds 48 in a bus explosion in Tel Aviv, Hamas take responsibility
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up on a bus in Jerusalem and wounds 12 Israelis, Hamas takes responsibility
Sleeper make an early UK chart appearance with the Swallow EP, fronted by Louise Wener.
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
Exercises local authority as killings spread through Taba commune.
Sings on Talk before the Rabin-era line-up ends.
Plays guitar and writes on Talk, his final studio album with Yes.
Becomes Taoiseach at the head of the Rainbow Coalition.
Ten Belgian peacekeepers are murdered after being disarmed.
Referendum extends Niyazov's presidential term until 2002
Pink Floyd release The Division Bell
Begins Greece's third rotating Council Presidency and its first under the European Union.
Papoulias coordinates ministerial diplomacy during Greece's 1994 Presidency, which culminates in the Corfu summit.
Hubble observations produce the first images resolving large-scale surface brightness features on Saturn's moon Titan.
Leads Brazil's attack during its fourth World Cup victory.
Represents Finland as the accession treaty is signed during the Corfu European Council.
Represents Sweden at the Corfu signing of the treaty providing for Nordic and Austrian accession.
Represents Austria at Corfu when the treaty for the 1995 enlargement is signed.
Balladur oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Dehaene oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
In Germany, Kanther coordinates legal, policing and information-system preparations before full Schengen implementation. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Kohl oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Kok oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
In France, Pasqua coordinates legal, policing and information-system preparations before full Schengen implementation. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
In Netherlands, Sorgdrager coordinates legal, policing and information-system preparations before full Schengen implementation. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
In Belgium, Vande Lanotte coordinates legal, policing and information-system preparations before full Schengen implementation. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
HMS Vanguard begins the first operational Trident deterrent patrol
Rifkind oversees the entry of the Trident force into operational service
Signs a trilateral statement with Bill Clinton and Leonid Kravchuk advancing the removal of strategic nuclear warheads from Ukraine.
Scores twice as Germany defeat Belgium 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16.
Scores twice as Argentina come from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
Ukraine receives security assurances while committing to join the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly during his state visit to the United States.
Saves numerous civilians trapped during the genocide.
Shaharyar M. Khan arrives in Kigali as the United Nations Special Representative.
Their deaths contribute to Belgium's decision to withdraw.
Completes his command of UNAMIR.
Oversees peacekeeping administration during the rapidly worsening Rwanda crisis.
Succeeds Dallaire as UNAMIR Force Commander.
Shaharyar M. Khan assumes political leadership of UNAMIR as the Rwandan conflict approaches its final phase.
Participates in Security Council decisions during the Rwanda crisis.
Peacekeepers shelter thousands despite severe operational restrictions.
Government forces defeat the southern secession attempt.
The Government signs a peace Treaty with UNITA aiming to end the 19 year civil war
The Government signs a peace Treaty with UNITA aiming to end the 19 year civil war
The USA unilaterally withdraws from the United Nations arms embargo against Bosnia
South Africa returns to the United Nations
Begins a state visit to the United States for talks with President Bill Clinton.
The United States and North Korea conclude the Agreed Framework addressing North Korea's nuclear programme.
Becomes vice president and defence minister.
Resigns rather than lose a no confidence vote
Major threatens to resign if the European Finance Bill is not passed by the Commons
Requests authority to act against suspected arms caches.
Libyan forces complete their withdrawal following the international court judgment.
Israel begins withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip under the Oslo implementation process
Israel transfers limited authority in Jericho under the Gaza Jericho implementation agreement
Oldest boxer to win a championship in any weight class by knocking out Michael Moorer. Defeats Moorer to become World Heavy Weight Champion, age 45
Provides the cross from which Marc Degryse scores Belgium's winning goal against Morocco.
Captains Brazil during the World Cup final against Italy.
Keeps a clean sheet as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup group stage.
Converts Brazil's second penalty during the final shootout.
Sends Italy's final shootout penalty over the crossbar as Brazil win the World Cup.
Saves Daniele Massaro's penalty during the World Cup final shootout.
Scores Germany's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
Scores Belgium's first goal in the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Germany.
Scores Argentina's fourth goal against Greece in what becomes his final World Cup goal.
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat Morocco in their opening World Cup match.
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 at the World Cup.
Scores Brazil's second goal in the quarter-final against Netherlands.
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup knockout defeat by Romania.
Wins the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament.
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Greece 4-0 in their opening World Cup match.
Scores from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-2 World Cup round-of-sixteen defeat by Romania.
Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup quarter-final, where Brazil wins 3-2.
Scores the only goal as Saudi Arabia defeat Belgium and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
Leads the government during the Yemeni civil war.
Death of Labour Leader John Smith, Tont Blair & Gordon Brown agree at the Granita restaurant that Tony Blair should stand for the leadership
The crash kills both the Rwandan and Burundian presidents.
Death of Giulietta Masina
Death of Han Jansen
Death of Harry Nilsson
Death of Kim
Violence breaks out in the Gaza Strip, a day after Israeli undercover soldiers kill Imad Akel, the head of the military wing of Hamas
John Smith's death triggers a Labour leadership contest and discussions between Brown and Tony Blair.
Death of John Smith
Death of June Child, heart attack in Turkey
Death of Juvenal Habyarimana
Death of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung.
Death of Kurt Donald Kobain
Is killed when a mortar shell strikes near his vehicle.
His death triggers the final collapse of the peace process.
Death of Richard Nixon
Death of Billy Wright
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