David A Broad
A personal story
More than 40 years, told day by day
Britain hands Hong Kong back to China after holding the New Territories north of Hong Kong under a 99-year lease that expired in 1997. The Northern Territory in Australia became the first jurisdiction in the world to legalise voluntary euthanasia
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A relatively mild and wet month with just two hot spells. Saw us working to restore sales performance at Redgrave Post Office and Stores, developing relationships with our suppliers whilst, back home, in St Neots, my new Town Mayor, Cllr Derek Giles Mayor was proclaiming his ambitions.
In the UK, news was dominated by the IRA’s campaign in Ulster with the murder of Garda policeman Jerry McCabe, the bomb in Manchester which wrecked the city centre injuring 200 and then the assassination of Irish Journalist Veronica Guerin in her car whilst stopped in traffic.
In the US, Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, was identified as the Unabomber domestic terrorist after a lengthy investigation and the USS George Washington, a ground-breaking nuclear-powered missile submarine, was officially unveiled.
Intel launched its 200 MHz Pentium processor, representing a significant advancement in computer processing technology and marking a milestone in the semiconductor industry.
The 81-day standoff between the Montana Freemen and FBI agents concludes with the surrender of 16 remaining members of the anti-government group.
In historical terms, archaeological researchers discovered prehistoric human remains near the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington.
Looking back on this day in 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Laws were passed.
Leighton W. Smith Jr. stepped down from his position as NATO commander amid mounting criticism and his resignation highlighted internal tensions and potential strategic challenges within the NATO leadership during the mid-1990s.
One devastating terrorist attack targeted the Khobar Towers, a U.S. Air Force housing complex in Khobar, Saudi Arabia killing 19 U.S. servicemen and injuring approximately 500 people.
Another occurred in a suburban shopping centre in São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in a tragic loss of 44 lives and injuring over 100 people.
Significantly, The first round of the Russian presidential election was held, marking a significant moment in post-Soviet democratic processes.
Also, Ukraine officially signs its Constitution into law, a pivotal moment in the nation's post-Soviet political development and establishment of democratic governance.
The football-themed song 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds topped the UK music charts during the week of June 17-23, 1996.
Michael Johnson achieved a ground-breaking athletic performance by breaking the world record in the 200 meters sprint, completing the race in an extraordinary time of 19.66 seconds.
Germany triumphs in the European Championships, defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 in a thrilling final match, solidifying their status as European soccer champions.
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Germany triumphs in the European Championships, defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 in a thrilling final match, solidifying their status as European soccer champions.
UEFA European Championship Final, Wembley Stadium, London, England: Oliver Bierhoff scores his second goal in extra time as Germany beat Czech Republic, 2-1
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A historic copy of Superman's Action Comic #1 from 1938 was auctioned at Sotheby's, fetching $61,900.
This sale underscored the significant collectible value of vintage comic books and early superhero memorabilia.
Ukraine officially signs its Constitution into law, a pivotal moment in the nation's post-Soviet political development and establishment of democratic governance.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, on behalf of the Ukrainian people - citizens of Ukraine of all nationalities, expressing the sovereign will of the people, based on the centuries-old history of Ukrainian state-building and on the right to self-determination realised by the Ukrainian nation.
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Archaeological researchers discovered prehistoric human remains near the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington.
The skeletal remains, later known as 'Kennewick Man' or 'The Ancient One', became a significant anthropological find that sparked extensive scientific debate and legal disputes about Native American heritage and archaeological research rights.