Bombing at Centennial Olympic Park
During the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, a devastating act of domestic terrorism occurred at Centennial Olympic Park on July 27, 1996. The bombing resulted in two deaths and injured over a hundred others, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a global celebration of sporting achievement. The event had significant implications for future […]
Dolly the Sheep Cloned
Dolly the sheep, the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell, was born on July 5, 1996, although her birth was not publicly announced until several months later. Created by scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland, Dolly represented a major breakthrough in genetic research, demonstrating that specialized cells could be used to […]
IBM’s Deep Blue Defeats World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov
A historic moment in the realm of artificial intelligence occurred on February 10th, 1996, as IBM’s Deep Blue computer defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a highly publicized match, marking a milestone in the development of AI.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was opened for signature at the United Nations, aiming to prohibit all nuclear explosions for both civilian and military purposes.