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Hubble Space Telescope Launched.
The Hubble Space Telescope was first conceived in the 1940s and was originally named the Large Space Telescope and did not launch until April 24, 1990. -
Gulf War ends.
The Gulf War finally ends February 28, 1991 with an Iraqi defeat and retreat from Kuwait. -
Los Angeles Riots.
Beginning on April 29, 1992, and ending on May 4, 1992, the Los Angeles Riots caused a major outbreak of violence within the city in response to the severe beating of an African American by four white policemen. -
Bill Clinton is elected President.
On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton from the democratic party was elected as the 42nd President. -
Bill Clinton sexual assault accusation.
From the year 1993 through 2001, Bill Clinton is publically accused of sexual assault by several women. -
Oklahoma City Bombing.
The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was a domestic terrorist truck bombing done by 2 men, killing 168 people. -
Centennial Olympic Park Bombing.
A bomb was planted in Centennial Olympic Park in the Atlantia. The bomb injured 111 and killed 2 people, one being an indirect fatality. -
President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore 2nd Term.
AI Gore was the 45th vice president of the United States, being selected alongside Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. -
President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky Scandal.
The sexual scandal involving President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky took place in 1998. Their sexual relationship lasted between 1995 and 1997. -
Columbine Shooting.
The Columbine Shooting occurred on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado. The shooters killed 15 deaths (including both perpetrators) and injured 24 (21 by gunfire).