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What was the biggest news story of 1996?
Clinton signs line-item veto bill (April 9). President blocks ban on late-term abortions (April 10). Valujet crashes in Everglades; all 110 aboard killed (May 11). 747 airliner crashes in Atlantic off Long Island, N.Y.; all 230 aboard perish (July 17).
What was the 90s known for?
The 1990s was a decade where pop culture took flight, we all made some Friends, dance moves were born and fast-food got even bigger. Although they ended more than 20 years ago, some of these American icons remain just as relevant today. Iconic shows such as Rugrats (1991), Doug (1991), Hey Arnold!
Who was the most famous person in the 90s?
1990s
| No. | Recipient | Career |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | Sportsperson (Basketball) |
| 2 | Oprah Winfrey | Television personality |
| 3 | Leonardo DiCaprio | Actor |
| 4 | Jerry Seinfeld | Comedian |
What was the most important event in 1996?
8th February » The Congress of the United States known as U.S. Congress passes the Communications Decency Act. 8th February » The massive Internet collaboration “24 Hours in Cyberspace” takes place. 10th February » The IBM supercomputer IBM Deep Blue named Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov in chess for the first time.
What was the name of the Space Shuttle in 1996?
NASA launches the STS-72 Space Shuttle mission during January of 1996. The Space Shuttle Endeavour launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with 6 astronauts on board.
What did the United Nations do in 1996?
On September 10th of 1996 the United Nations adopts the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The treaty banned all nations from testing nuclear explosions above or below ground for any purpose, military or civilian.
What was the date of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996?
6th May » The body of former Central Intelligence Agency named CIA director William Colby is found washed up on a riverbank in southern Maryland, eight days after he disappeared. 11th May » The 1996 Mount Everest disaster: on a single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.