As debates about globalization persisted, 2002 was marked with various international developments which brought countries and people closer together. For example, the African Union was established with its headquarters in Ethiopia in order to advance continental cooperation, replacing the Organisation …
The tragic events of September 11th took place just as many students across the country were beginning college. The terrorist attacks were a defining moment that shaped the course of the ensuing decade and influenced a generation of college students. …
After ringing in the new millennium, events on the world stage signaled a host of new beginnings and opportunities. The first crew of the International Space Station launched in October, starting a constant human presence in space that has continued …
At the end of the decade (century and millennium!), the engines of economic growth were operating at break-neck speed, fueled in large part by the dot-com bubble. In 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 10,000 mark, and …
President Bill Clinton garnered much news coverage in 1998, as he became only the second United States President to be impeached by the House of Representatives. Other notable world events included the establishment of the International Criminal Court, the awarding …
Midway through 1997, the first Harry Potter book, originally Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was released in London. The beginning of the Harry Potter era coincided with the ending of another—that of “Deep Blue”—which defeated Chess Champion Gary Kasparaov …
In 1996, Bill Clinton was reelected for a second term, the Centennial Summer Olympics as well as the Paralympics were held in Atlanta, Rent moved to Broadway to start a 12-year run at the Nederlander Theatre, and a Clean Air …
Several achievements and milestones were made this year that should be noted. Steve Fossett successfully flew solo across the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon. DVDs were announced (and then introduced to the market in 1996). Prehistoric paintings and …
This year screens lit up with The Lion King. Quotes from Forrest Gump were immortalized. Friends met up at Central Perk for the first time. Nancy Kerrigan was struck by the “whack heard around the world.” The Winter Olympics were …
A new president kicked off 1993. Tragedy struck professional tennis. The World Wide Web went public. Abortion protests came under fire. And an agreement was made to reduce nuclear warheads. Bill Clinton took office as the 42nd President of the …