1995
Srebrenica massacre
In a UN-declared safe area in eastern Bosnia, Dutch peacekeepers stood by as Bosnian Serb forces under General Ratko Mladic separated men and boys…
Oklahoma City bombing
A rented Ryder truck packed with four thousand pounds of ammonium nitrate exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
Rabin assassinated
After a peace rally in Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was shot in the back by a young religious nationalist opposed to the Oslo Accords.
Kobe earthquake strikes Japan
A 6.9 earthquake struck the Japanese port city of Kobe at dawn, killing more than six thousand, destroying highways that had been thought earthquake-proof…
Dayton Accords end Bosnian war
After three and a half weeks at an Ohio air force base, the presidents of Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia initialed a deal that ended the Bosnian war.
Tokyo subway sarin attack
During the morning rush hour, members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult released sarin nerve gas in five Tokyo subway trains.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1995?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1995. The most significant is Srebrenica massacre.
What era was 1995 part of?
1995 falls within the Modern Era (1901-2000). World wars, cold war, and the splitting of the atom.
Which regions saw notable events in 1995?
The events from 1995 span Europe, North America, Middle East and East Asia.