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1996 in Croatia

Explore 8 historical events and records for Croatia in 1996.

Historical records for Croatia in 1996

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December

Minister of Interior

Penic, Ivan · Minister of Interior · Government / Government of Croatia

Appointed Minister of the Interior

Other events (month unknown)

Asanovic Croatia Euro Midfield Passing

Asanović, Aljoša · England · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Aljoša Asanović supplies cultured left-footed passing in Croatia's midfield at Euro 1996, giving the new national team an experienced link between defence and attack.

Bilic Croatia First Euros Central Defender

Bilić, Slaven · England · Defender · Sport / Football

Slaven Bilić helps organise Croatia's defence at Euro 1996, providing physical marking and leadership as the team progresses through its opening group.

Boban Leads Croatia at First Euros

Boban, Zvonimir · England · Captain · Sport / Football

Zvonimir Boban captains Croatia during its debut European Championship finals, supplying composure and passing creativity in a group that advances to the knockout stages.

Croatian Defender Promotion Season

Stimac, Igor · Derby · Defender · Sport / Football

Igor Štimac brings composure and international experience to Derby County’s defence as the club wins promotion to the Premier League in 1996.

Euro 1996 Three Goals in England

Šuker, Davor · England · Forward · Sport / Football

Davor Šuker scores three times during Croatia's first European Championship finals, including a skilful chip against Denmark, as the debutants reach the quarter-finals.

Stanic Supports Croatia at Euro 1996

Stanić, Mario · Nottingham · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Mario Stanić participates in Croatia's inaugural European Championship campaign, supporting attacks with versatile midfield running as the side surprises established opponents.

Vlaovic Strikes Against Turkey at Euro Finals

Vlaović, Goran · Nottingham · Forward · Sport / Football

Goran Vlaović scores late against Turkey to secure Croatia's first victory at a European Championship finals, a milestone for the newly independent national team.

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