David A Broad
A personal story
More than 40 years, told day by day
American Flight 965 crashes into a mountain in Buga, Colombia, 159 die, 5 survive
American Airlines Flight 965 was a regularly scheduled flight from Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport in Cali, Colombia. On December 20, 1995.
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Queen Elizabeth II intervened in the troubled marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, formally requesting their divorce.
This marked a pivotal moment in the royal family's personal and public history, signalling the breakdown of one of the most high-profile marriages of the 20th century.
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On December 18, 1995, a Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft crashed in Jamba, Cuando Cubango province, Angola, resulting in a tragic loss of 141 lives.
This devastating aviation accident represents one of the deadliest air disasters in Angolan history, highlighting the significant aviation safety challenges of the mid-1990s
General elections were held in Haiti in 1995. The presidential election, held on 17 December, resulted in a victory for René Préval of Fanmi Lavalas.
The parliamentary elections, held on 25 June, 13 August and 17 September, were also won by Lavalas. Voter turnout was just 31.09% for the parliamentary elections and 27.8% for the presidential elections.
South Africa established the Day of Reconciliation as a public holiday, symbolizing a critical step towards national healing and unity in the post-apartheid era.
This commemorative day represents the country's commitment to overcoming historical divisions and promoting social cohesion.
The official adoption of the name "Euro"
The European Court of Justice ruled that all EU football players had the right to a free transfer between European Union member states at the end of their contracts.
This landmark decision, known as the 'Bosman ruling', fundamentally transformed professional football transfer regulations and player mobility within the European Union.
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