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1990-2000
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Gulf War
On August 2, 1990 Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait so the United Nations demanded Iraq withdrawal and employed a trade embargo. -
The Cold War Ended
During World War ll the US and the Soviets fought together as allies against Nazi Germany from 1947 to 1991. -
Los Angeles riots
On April 29, 1992 Daryl Gates started the LA riots that went on for day resulting in 50-60 people killed and over one billion dollars worth of damage. -
Text Messaging Invented
On December 3, 1992 Friedhelm Hillebrand and Bernard Ghillebaert invented Text messaging. -
Murder trial of O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson went to trial for the death of his ex-wife and her friend and was fount not guilty. -
World trade center bombing
On February 26, 1993 two terrorists from Pakistan set off bombs in a parking garage under the world trade center killing 6 and injuring over 1,000 people. -
Oklahoma City bombing
On April 19, 1995 Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building in Oklahoma killing many. -
Princess Diana's death
Princess Diana passes away on August 31, 1997 from a car crash. -
Google Invention
On September 4, 1998 the Google search engine was invented by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. -
Columbine High School Massacre
On April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado two high school boys murdered many with guns and attempted to set off bombs too. They committed suicide right after the shooting. -
Millennium Bridge was Built
The Millennium Bridge was Built in London dedicated by Queen Elizabeth ll crossing the River Thames -
Sydney Olympics
The summer Olympics are held in Sydney, Australia in the year 2000. -
USS Cole Bombing
Two suicide pilots bombed a ship while on a prearranged fuel stop at the Port of Aden. -
George W Bush Elected President
George W Bush was elected for the United States 43 President. -
September 11 attacks
Terrorists hijacked 4 planes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the US. Two of the planes were flown into the world trade center in New York, going right into the twin towers killing almost 3,000 people. -
Space Shuttle Columbia Disintegrated
Space shuttle Columbia Disintegrated while reentering the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana killing all seven astronauts aboard. -
Invasion of Iraq
America invaded Iraq and defeated killing over 4,500 and injuring over 32,000. -
Hurricane Katrina
One of the most deadly Hurricanes (Hurricane Katrina) hit Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama causing over 8,000 deaths. -
Earthquake and Tsunami of the Indian Ocean
An Earthquake and Tsunami hit the Indian Ocean killing all but one person and destroying everything. -
Iphone Invention
Apple launches its first iphone in the year 2007