William Clinton Presidency (1993-2001)

By Alex Davis

  • Ferry sinks in Haiti, more than 1000 people die.

    International

  • US forces and Somalia militia fight in Mogadishu

    International

  • The North American "Free Trade" agreement established.

    International

  • The world trade organization established

    International

  • Record cold temperatures hit eastern US

    National

  • U.S. Air flight crashes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, all 132 people died.

    National

  • Oklahoma City bombing, 168 people died.

    National

  • 25th Fiesta Bowl: #1 Nebraska beats #2 Florida 62-24

    National

  • Summer Olympics Games are opened in Atlanta.

    National

  • Saudi Arabia Airlines collides with Kazakhstan Airline in mid-air, 350 dead.

    International

  • All California bars, clubs & card rooms must be smoke-free.

    National

  • 84th Rose Bowl: #1 Michigan beats #8 Washington State, 21-16

    National

  • Indonesian dictator Suharto steps down after 32 years in power.

    International

  • The Mars Polar Lander was launched.

    International

  • Michael Jordan announces his retirement.

    National

  • 87th Woman's Australian Open: Martina Hingis beats Amelic Mauresmo (6-2, 6-3)

    International

  • Eminem releases his first major album "The Slim Shady"

    National

  • Venezuela enters the Antarctic treaty system.

    International

  • New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 1st pitcher to throw a perfect game. (6-0 vs Montreal)

    National

  • The Chandra X-ray observatory, launched into a high earth orbit.

    International

  • Tony Hawk, first skateboarder to land a "900"

    National

  • United States retain Basketball's Olympic gold medal defeating France 85-75.

    National

  • Bill Clinton announces that accurate GPS access would no longer be restricted to the U.S. military.

    National

  • Phillips explosion of 2000 kills 1 and injures 71 in Pasadena, Texas.

    National

  • The Patent Law Treaty(PLT) is signed

    International

  • Hillary Clinton is elected US senate becoming the first US lady to win public office and while still the first lady.

    National

  • A Gulf Air Airbus A320 crashes into Persian Gulf near Manama, killing 143.

    International