America 1990-1999: World Events Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1990-1999.

America 1990-1999: World Events Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1990-1999.
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J. K. Galbraith's The Culture of Contentment is published.

The first volume of The Letters of Samuel Johnson, edited by Bruce Redford, is published.

Michael Ondaatje's novel The English Patient is published.

Ana Teresa Torres' novel Dona Ines vs. Oblivion is published.

Damian Hirst sculpts The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living.

Regis Wargnier's film Indochine premieres.

Fernando Trueba's film Belle Epoque premieres.

The Lloyds insurance market in London announces losses of £2 billion.

Despite a ruling by a court of appeals, ten Australian women are ordained to the Anglican priesthood.

1 Jan.

Boutros Boutros-Ghali becomes U.N. Secretary-General.

15 Jan.

The EC recognizes Croatia and Slovenia as independent republics.

6 Feb.

Barbara Mills becomes the first woman Director of Public Prosecutions in England and Wales.

13 Feb.

The Swedish government announces an end to its policy of neutrality.

1 Mar.

Although Bosnian Serbs boycott the proceedings, a referendum in...

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