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Gulf War
The Gulf War is waged in the Middle East, by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations, led by the U.S. and United Kingdom, against Iraq. -
Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 hurricane, kills 65 people and causes $26 billion in damage to Florida and other areas of the U.S. Gulf Coast, -
U.S. Presidental Election
Bill Clinton defeats President George H. W. Bush. Clinton won a plurality in the popular vote, and a wide Electoral College margin. There were had three major candidates: Republican George W. Bush; Democratic Bill Clinton, and independent Ross Perot. -
Oklahoma City Bombing
Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 and wounds 800. The bombing is the worst domestic terrorist incident in U.S. history, and the investigation resulted in the arrests of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. -
U.S. Presidential Election
Bill Clinton is re-elected. Clinton won in the popular vote and electoral college. Was between Democratic Bill Clinton Republican Bob Dole. -
Columbine Shooting
Two teenage students murder 13 other students and teachers at Columbine High School. It is the deadliest mass murder at a high school in U.S. history, and sparks debates on gun control and bullying.
