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World Wide Web is created
World Wide Web is first built by British physicist Tim Berners-Lee in Switzerland. -
Solidarity Wins Majority of Seats in Polish Parliment
The political party, Solidarity, wins 99 out of 100 seats in the Polish Parliment -
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Immigration to Europe
People immigrated to Northern Europe from Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Noerhtern Africa, and the Middle East. Countries struggled to assimilate immigrants into their culture and grant citizenships. France in particular struggled with Muslim immigrants. -
The Berlin Wall Falls
Though the Berlin Wall was not completely torn down on this date it is the day when it was considered "breached." -
Western and Eastern Germany Reunited
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Manufacturing leaves Europe
By 1990 manufacturing had left Western Europe and the US and taken off in third world countries. -
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Multi-Party elections in the Former Yugoslavia and Neighboring Countries
The first multi-party elections are held in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzgovnia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia -
Official Independence of Slovenia
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Official Independence of Croatia
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Maastricht Treaty and EU is Formed
The Maastricht Treaty is signed. It allows trade within European countries and becomes the constitution of the European Union (EU). -
Official Independence of Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Official Independence of Macedonia
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First Non-Communist Government in Romania
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The Euro is Introduced
The Euro is introduced between 11 EU nations. -
Official Independence of Montenegro
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Official Independence of Serbia
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Kosovo Declares Independence
Kosovo declares independence, though it has not been recognized yet.
