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What happened in January 1993

• January 1, 1993: Czechoslovakia dissolves into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• January 3, 1993: Presidents George H. W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
• January 5, 1993: $7.4 million stolen in fifth largest robbery in U.S. history.
• January 6, 1993: Douglas Hurd, first high-ranking British official, visits Argentina since Falklands War.
• January 7, 1993: Jerry Rawlings inaugurated as president of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
• January 8, 1993: The Braer Storm, most intense extratropical cyclone in North Atlantic, occurs.
• January 14, 1993: Polish ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks, killing 54 people.
• January 19, 1993: Iraq disarmament crisis: Iraq refuses UNSCOM aircraft, begins military operations in demilitarized zone. US fires Tomahawk missiles at Baghdad factories. Iraq allows UNSCOM flights to resume.
• January 20, 1993: Bill Clinton sworn in as 42nd President of the United States.
• January 24, 1993: Thousands protest against the murder of journalist Uğur Mumcu in Turkey.
• January 25, 1993: Social Democrat Poul Nyrup Rasmussen succeeds Conservative Poul Schlüter as Prime Minister of Denmark.
• January 26, 1993: Václav Havel elected President of the Czech Republic.
• February 4, 1993: Members of the right-wing Austrian Freedom Party of Austria split to form the Liberal Forum in protest against the increasing nationalistic bent of the party.""
• February 10, 1993: Lien Chan is named by Lee Teng-hui to succeed Hau Pei-tsun as Premier of the Republic of China.""
• February 14, 1993: Glafcos Clerides defeats incumbent George Vasiliou in the Cypriot presidential election.""
• February 22, 1993: The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 808, which called for the creation of an international tribunal to prosecute war crimes in Yugoslavia. The tribunal was established on May 25 by Resolution 827.
• February 26, 1993: A van bomb exploded in the underground parking garage of the World Trade Center in New York City. Six people were killed and over 1,000 were injured. The bombing was carried out by Islamic extremists.
• March 5, 1993: Macedonian Palair Flight 301, an F-100 aircraft, crashed shortly after take-off from Skopje, killing 83 out of 97 passengers and crew. The cause of the crash was never determined.
• March 8, 1993: The Moon reached its closest point to Earth, known as perigee, coinciding with the fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. This rare occurrence happened again in 2008.
• March 11, 1993: Janet Reno was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in as the first female Attorney General of the United States, a significant milestone in American history.
• March 12, 1993: A series of coordinated bombings took place in Bombay, India, resulting in 257 deaths and numerous injuries. The attacks were carried out by terrorists and caused widespread devastation.
• March 13, 1993: The Great Blizzard of 1993, a severe winter storm, struck the eastern United States, bringing record snowfall and extreme weather conditions from Cuba to Quebec, leading to 184 reported fatalities.
• March 17, 1993: The Kurdistan Workers' Party, a militant group in Iraq, declared a unilateral ceasefire, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region.
• March 24, 1993: Ezer Weizman was elected as the President of Israel by the Israeli Knesset, assuming the role of head of state.
• March 27, 1993: Jiang Zemin became the President of the People's Republic of China, marking a transition in the country's leadership.
• March 28, 1993: The 1993 French legislative election resulted in a majority win for the Rally for the Republic party, leading to Édouard Balladur becoming the Prime Minister of France.
• March 29, 1993: The 65th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Billy Crystal, took place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, with Unforgiven winning the award for Best Picture.
• April 8, 1993: Republic of Macedonia admitted to the United Nations, signifying international recognition and sovereignty.
• April 11, 1993: Lucasville prison riot in Ohio lasted ten days due to grievances and forced vaccination of Nation of Islam prisoners, highlighting prison conditions and religious freedom issues.
• April 16, 1993: Bosnian War: Srebrenica declared a UN-protected "safe area", later violated during the Srebrenica massacre.
• April 19, 1993: Waco siege ends with a deadly fire, killing 76 people including cult leader David Koresh, raising questions about law enforcement tactics and religious extremism.
• April 20, 1993: Dissolution of the Council for National Academic Awards in the UK, affecting degree-awarding processes and higher education governance.
• April 21, 1993: Former Bolivian dictator Luis Garcia Meza sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes including murder and fraud, marking a significant step in addressing past human rights abuses.
• April 23, 1993: World Health Organization declares tuberculosis a global emergency, highlighting the urgent need for international action to combat the disease.
• April 26, 1993: Carlo Azeglio Ciampi appointed as Prime Minister of Italy by President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, shaping the country's political landscape.
• April 27, 1993: Eritrea's independence is verified by the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in the country's history and geopolitical landscape.
• April 30, 1993: Monica Seles, top-ranked women's tennis player, is stabbed during a match in Hamburg, Germany, raising concerns about player safety and fan behavior.
• May 1, 1993: Ranasinghe Premadasa, President of Sri Lanka, is assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suicide bomber during a May Day rally. Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunga succeeds Premadasa as the 3rd executive president of Sri Lanka.
• May 4, 1993: UNOSOM II assumes the Somalian duties of the dissolved UNITAF.
• May 9, 1993: Juan Carlos Wasmosy becomes the first democratically elected President of Paraguay in nearly 40 years, after defeating Domingo La\u00edno in the 1993 Paraguayan general election.
• May 15, 1993: Niamh Kavanagh wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland with In Your Eyes.
• May 16, 1993: The Grand National Assembly of Turkey elects Prime Minister S\u00fuleyman Demirel as President of Turkey. After Demirel becomes president, the acting Prime Minister of Turkey is Erdal \u0130n\u00f6n\u00fc of Social Democratic Populist Party for 40 days.
• May 25, 1993: The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia is created in The Hague.
• May 28, 1993: Eritrea and Monaco gain entry to the United Nations.
• June 1, 1993: Mass protests in Belgrade against Slobodan Milo\u0161evi\u0107's regime; opposition leader Vuk Dra\u0161kovi\u0107 and wife Danica arrested; led to Milo\u0161evi\u0107's downfall and end of one-party rule in Serbia.
• June 5, 1993: Venezuelan National Assembly appoints Ram\u00f3n Jos\u00e9 Vel\u00e1squez as successor to suspended President Carlos Andr\u00e9s P\u00e9rez; aimed to resolve political crisis and restore stability.
• June 6, 1993: Gonzalo S\u00e1nchez de Lozada becomes President of Bolivia following Revolutionary Nationalist Movement's victory; marked a shift towards neoliberal economic policies and privatization.
• June 8, 1993: PKK-declared ceasefire in the Kurdish-Turkish conflict ends in Iraq; resumption of armed struggle led to increased violence and instability in the region.
• June 14, 1993: Multipartyists win referendum on the future of the one-party system in Malawi; marked a significant step towards democratic reforms and political pluralism.
• June 18, 1993: Iraq disarmament crisis: Iraq refuses UNSCOM weapons inspectors' request to install remote-controlled monitoring cameras at missile engine test stands; led to increased tensions and eventually military action by the US and its allies.
• June 22, 1993: Japan's New Party Sakigake breaks away from the Liberal Democratic Party; contributed to the decline of the LDP's dominance and the rise of new political forces.
• June 24, 1993: UK mathematician Andrew Wiles gains worldwide recognition for presenting his proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, an unsolved problem for over three centuries; a significant achievement in number theory.
• June 25, 1993: Kim Campbell becomes the 19th and first female Prime Minister of Canada; her tenure was marked by economic challenges and political instability.
• June 26, 1993: Typhoon Koryn causes extensive damage in the Philippines, China, and Macau; resulted in loss of life and widespread destruction, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness and response.
• June 27, 1993: US President Bill Clinton orders a cruise missile attack on Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad in response to an Iraqi plot to assassinate former US President George H. W. Bush; escalated tensions between the US and Iraq, contributing to the buildup to the 2003 Iraq War.
• July 5, 1993: Iraq disarmament crisis: UN inspection teams leave Iraq. Iraq agrees to UNSCOM demands and inspection teams return. Ensured compliance with UN resolutions and prevented further military action.
• July 7, 1993: 19th G7 summit held in Tokyo, Japan. Discussed global economic issues, trade, and environmental concerns. Set the stage for future G7 summits.
• July 8, 1993: Monsoonal floods in South Asia kill over three thousand people. Highlighted the need for improved disaster preparedness and management.
• July 12, 1993: 7.7 Mw Hokkaido earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Caused significant damage and loss of life. Led to improved building codes and tsunami warning systems.
• July 19, 1993: Japanese general election results in coalition taking power. Marked the end of the Liberal Democratic Party's long dominance.
• July 25, 1993: Terrorist attack at St James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Killed eleven and injured fifty. Underscored the ongoing tensions and violence in South Africa.
• July 26, 1993: Miguel Indurain wins the 1993 Tour de France. His fifth consecutive victory, a record.
• July 29, 1993: Israeli Supreme Court acquits accused Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk. Controversial decision raised questions about the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.
• August 5, 1993: Tel Dan Stele discovered, confirming the existence of the Davidic line.
• August 9, 1993: King Albert II of Belgium sworn in, succeeding his brother King Baudouin I.
• August 13, 1993: Royal Plaza Hotel collapse in Thailand, resulting in over 130 fatalities.
• August 21, 1993: NASA loses contact with the Mars Observer orbiter before its scheduled Mars orbit insertion.
• August 28, 1993: Ong Teng Cheong becomes Singapore's first popularly elected President.
• September 13, 1993: Norwegian parliamentary election: Labour Party wins plurality, Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland retains office.
• September 15, 1993: Hurricane Gert crosses from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean through Central America and Mexico.
• September 19, 1993: Polish parliamentary election: Coalition of Democratic Left Alliance and Polish People's Party led by Waldemar Pawlak comes into power.
• September 22, 1993: Big Bayou Canot train disaster: Bridge collapses during Amtrak Sunset Limited crossing, killing 47.
• September 23, 1993: International Olympic Committee selects Sydney, Australia, to host 2000 Summer Olympics.
• September 24, 1993: Cambodian monarchy restored with Norodom Sihanouk as king.
• September 26, 1993: First mission in Biosphere 2 ends after two years.
• September 27, 1993: Eduard Shevardnadze accuses Russia of passive complicity.
• September 30, 1993: Latur earthquake: 6.2 Mw earthquake occurs near Maharashtra, India, killing 9,748 and injuring 30,000.
• October 3, 1993: Battle of Mogadishu: U.S. Army conducts Operation Gothic Serpent, deploying Task Force Ranger. Two U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawks shot down, over 1,000 Somalians dead, over 74 Americans wounded, 18 killed, 1 captured.
• October 4, 1993: Russian constitutional crisis culminates with Russian military and security forces using tanks, clearing the White House of Russia Parliament building by force, quashing mass uprising against President Boris Yeltsin.
• October 5, 1993: China performs nuclear test, ending worldwide de facto moratorium.
• October 9, 1993: South Korean ferry Seohae capsizes off Pusan, South Korea; 292 killed.
• October 11, 1993: UNMIH prevented from entering Haiti by military-led regime. United Nations economic sanctions (abolished in August) reinstated on October 18. U.S. President Bill Clinton sends 6 American warships to enforce them.
• October 13, 1993: 1993 Greek legislative election: Andreas Papandreou begins second term as Prime Minister of Greece.
• October 19, 1993: Benazir Bhutto becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time.
• October 21, 1993: Coup in Burundi results in death of president Melchior Ndadaye, sparks Burundi Civil War.
• October 25, 1993: 1993 Canadian federal election: Jean Chrétien and his Liberal Party defeat governing Progressive Conservative Party, which falls to historic low of two seats.
• October 27, 1993: Southland Firestorm, formed of more than fourteen separate fires in Southern California burning simultaneously, burns more than 700 homes and 160,000 acres. Two of these fires are the Laguna Fire which burned more than 16,000 acres (6,500 hectares), destroyed hundreds of homes and caused $528 million in damage in Orange County, California, and the Kinneloa Fire in Los Angeles County, California which caused a fatality.
• November 1, 1993: Maastricht Treaty established the European Union
• November 4, 1993: Jean Chr\u00e9tien became the 20th Prime Minister of Canada
• November 5, 1993: Railways Act 1993 in the United Kingdom set procedures for privatizing British Rail
• November 9, 1993: Bosnian Croat forces destroyed the Stari Most bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• November 12, 1993: London Convention banned marine dumping of radioactive waste
• November 14, 1993: Residents of Puerto Rico voted to maintain Commonwealth status in a referendum
• November 17, 1993: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) passed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
• November 20, 1993: An Avioimpex Yakovlev Yak-42D plane crashed in Macedonia, killing 123 people
• November 28, 1993: The Observer revealed secret communications between the Provisional Irish Republican Army and the British government
• November 30, 1993: An agreement established the Permanent Tripartite Commission for East African Co-operation
• December 2, 1993: NASA launched Space Shuttle Endeavour to repair a flaw in the Hubble Space Telescope, improving the quality of images and scientific data.
• December 5, 1993: Omar Bongo's re-election marked Gabon's transition to multiparty democracy, a significant step in its political development.
• December 7, 1993: The Long Island Rail Road massacre, a racially motivated shooting, highlighted the issue of gun violence and racial tensions in the United States.
• December 8, 1993: President Bill Clinton signed NAFTA into law, creating a free trade zone between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, boosting economic integration.
• December 11, 1993: The collapse of a block of Highland Towers in Malaysia led to stricter building codes and regulations to ensure structural safety.
• December 13, 1993: Kim Campbell's resignation and Jean Charest's succession marked a change in leadership for Canada's Progressive Conservative Party.
• December 15, 1993: The successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT talks resulted in the establishment of the World Trade Organization, promoting global trade.
• December 17, 1993: Brazil's Supreme Court's ruling against Fernando Collor de Mello emphasized the consequences of political corruption and the importance of accountability.
• December 20, 1993: The UN General Assembly's decision to appoint a High Commissioner for Human Rights strengthened the UN's role in promoting and protecting human rights globally.
• December 21, 1993: Péter Boross's election as Prime Minister of Hungary ensured a smooth transition of power following József Antall's death.
• December 30, 1993: The Congress Party's parliamentary majority in India, gained through defections, solidified its political dominance and shaped the country's political landscape.