Iraqi Fissile Material Removal
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1994 in Sweden
Explore 26 historical events and records for Sweden in 1994.
Historical records for Sweden in 1994
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February
Spent Fuel Removed from Iraq
The operation advances elimination of Iraq's former nuclear weapons capability.
June
DPRK Report to Security Council
Reports to the Security Council on North Korean safeguards problems.
North Korean Safeguards Crisis
Warns about unresolved verification issues involving the DPRK.
Treaty of Accession
Represents Sweden at the Corfu signing of the treaty providing for Nordic and Austrian accession.
September
Basic Radiation Safety Standards Approved
The IAEA Board approves international Basic Safety Standards for protection against ionizing radiation.
Convention on Nuclear Safety
Welcomes the opening for signature of the Convention on Nuclear Safety after years of international work intensified by Chernobyl.
Convention on Nuclear Safety Opened
The Convention on Nuclear Safety opens for signature following international negotiation under IAEA auspices.
November
Referendum
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
Referendum
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
Swedish EU Membership Referendum
Sweden votes in a referendum to join the EU
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1994 World Cup Ball-Winning Midfielder
Schwarz provided strong challenges and midfield coverage as Sweden achieved its best World Cup finish since 1958.
Bluetooth Radio Development
Helps develop the radio technology that becomes Bluetooth.
Double Against Saudi Arabia
Andersson scored twice in Sweden's 3-1 round-of-sixteen victory over Saudi Arabia and finished the tournament with five goals.
Election
Loses the general election
Goal Against Cameroon in US Finals
Ljung scored for Sweden in its 2-2 opening World Cup match against Cameroon, earning a point in a closely contested group.
Opening Goal Against Russia
Dahlin scored twice against Russia in Sweden’s 3-1 group victory at the 1994 World Cup and formed a productive striking partnership with Kennet Andersson.
Penalty Save Sends Sweden to Semi-Finals
Ravelli saved Romania's decisive penalty in the shootout after a dramatic 2-2 quarter-final draw, sending Sweden into the last four.
Prime Minister of Sweden
Appointed Prime Minister Sweden, 2nd term
Quarter-Final Goal Against Romania
Brolin scored from a cleverly rehearsed free kick against Romania in the World Cup quarter-final that Sweden ultimately won on penalties.
Short-Range Wireless Communication
Enables low-power wireless connections between nearby electronic devices.
Third-Place Play-Off Goal
Mild scored against Bulgaria in Sweden's 4-0 third-place play-off victory at the 1994 World Cup.
Veteran Defender Wins World Cup Bronze
Nilsson supplied experienced full-back play during Sweden's 1994 bronze-medal campaign and the third-place victory over Bulgaria.
World Cup Bronze Medal Goal
Larsson came on during Sweden’s third-place play-off win over Bulgaria, gaining a bronze medal in his first World Cup campaign.
World Cup Bronze Medal Midfield Engine
Ingesson worked across central midfield as Sweden reached the 1994 semi-finals and then defeated Bulgaria for third place.
World Cup Bronze-Medal Centre-Back
Björklund contributed to Sweden's defensive line throughout the 1994 World Cup campaign, which ended with a 4-0 third-place win over Bulgaria.
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