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The deadliest mass shooting in British history when Thomas Hamilton shot and killed 16 children and one teacher at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland.
Also three British soldiers - Allan Ford, Justin Fowler, and Geoffrey Pernell - were found guilty of the manslaughter of Danish tour guide Louise Jensen in Cyprus.
The European Union's Veterinarian Committee banned the export of British beef and its by-products as a result of "mad cow disease" (BSE).
In Australia, by Opposition Leader John Howard of the Liberal Party defeated the Labor Party in a landslide election, this signalled a change in the nation's political direction.
In the United States the legendary performer George Burns died at his home in Beverly Hills California just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.
Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael (Rich) Clifford conducted the first U.S. Extravehicular Activity (EVA), or spacewalk, at the Russian space station Mir.
In Europe, Fokker, a prominent Dutch aircraft manufacturer filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of over 85 years of industrial history.
In the Middle east, Two suicide bombings in Israel resulted in 32 fatalities.
In Asia, The People's Republic of China initiated significant surface-to-surface missile testing and military exercises near Taiwan's coastal regions, creating substantial geopolitical tension.
Taiwan held its historic first direct presidential election, with incumbent Lee Teng-hui being re-elected.
In Russia, Chechen rebels launched a significant attack on the Russian government headquarters in Grozny, resulting in a fierce battle.
This claimed the lives of 70 Russian soldiers and policemen, and 130 Chechen fighters.
A catastrophic environmental and industrial accident occurred at the Marcopper mine on Marinduque island, causing significant ecological damage and potential long-term environmental consequences.
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