It was a moment suspended between science and scripture: on June 26, 2000, mankind read the first legible draft of its own instruction manual. In simultaneous announcements from Washington, D.C. and London, leaders of the public Human Genome Project and its private-sector competitor, Celera…
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On April 19th, 1995, a massive homemade bomb hidden in a rental truck exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, causing extensive damage and casualties. The building housed various government offices, including a daycare center, leading to tragic outcomes for children, employees,…
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On April 10, 1998—Good Friday—leaders from Northern Ireland, alongside the British and Irish governments, signed a landmark peace deal: the Good Friday Agreement (also known as the Belfast Agreement). This historic accord marked a turning point in modern Irish history, offering a comprehensive framework…
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On February 12, 1999, the United States Senate acquitted President Bill Clinton of impeachment charges, bringing an end to a highly contentious political and legal battle that had gripped the nation for over a year. Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, had…
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On January 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton said something on national television that became a defining aspect of his presidency: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.” The Monica Lewinsky scandal was a major political scandal that emerged in the…
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On November 30, 1995, Bill Clinton delivered a historic address outside Belfast City Hall, marking a pivotal moment in Northern Ireland’s peace process. Speaking to a massive crowd, Clinton expressed strong support for efforts to end decades of sectarian violence and urged all parties…
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On November 17, 1993, the House of Representatives passed one of the most monumental trade agreements in history. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), implemented in 1994 among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, aimed to foster economic cooperation by reducing trade barriers…
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On August 17, 1998, the United States witnessed a historic and dramatic moment in its political landscape as President Bill Clinton admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. This admission came after months of speculation, investigation, and…
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