Events of the 1990s
20 items ranked
These are the most significant events that occurred in the U.S. in 1990s.
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1.
USSR dissolves, ending Cold War--1991
Americans who lived in fear of the Soviet Union for 40 years could breathe easier--at least until new enemies of the U.S. grew.
100 points - added 12 years ago by PenseeCorner -
2.
President Clinton impeached--1998
The Monica Lewinsky scandal dominated the headlines and tainted Clinton's legacy.
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3.
Branch Davidian compound raided in Waco--1993
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4.
World Trade Center bombed--1998
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Oklahoma City bombing--1995
The terrorist bombing of the Federal Building killed 168.
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6.
O.J. Simpson Trial
From the Bronco chase to the verdict, most of America was tuned in.
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7.
Columbine shooting--1999
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8.
Y2K creates fear
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9.
Unabomber arrested--1996
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10.
McCaughey septuplets born--1997
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11.
Desert Storm--1991
Americans tuned in to CNN and watched a war few understood happen live.
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12.
Hurricane Andrew--1992
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13.
Northridge earthquake--1994
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14.
East Coast blizzard kills 300--1993
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15.
World Wide Web debuts--1991
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16.
TWA 800 crash--1996
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17.
Floods of 1993 hit Midwest
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18.
Olympics held in Atlanta; bombing in Centennial Park--1996
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19.
Rioting in L.A. after Rodney King verdict--1992
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20.
Bill Clinton elected President--1992
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