The Globalized World (1990-1999) Sequence of Events Chart

Invasion of Panama

German Reunification

The Gulf War

The Globalized World (1990-1999)

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Modern World History

December 1989 - January 1990

January 17 - February 28, 1991

October 3, 1990

The Yugoslav Wars

Hong Kong Handover

Signing of NAFTA

Fall of the USSR

1991-2001

January 1, 1994

July 1, 1997

December 25, 1991

The Gulf War

January 17 - February 28, 1991

A coalition of 35 nations, led by the U.S., intervened to liberate Kuwait after Iraq’s invasion. The conflict ended with Iraqi troops’ withdrawal and a ceasefire.

German Reunification

October 3, 1990

East and West Germany merged, ending the division after the Cold War. Berlin became the capital again, and this day is celebrated as German Unity Day.

Fall of the USSR

December 25, 1991

The Soviet Union dissolved after a failed coup and independence declarations from several republics. It was replaced by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Signing of NAFTA

January 1, 1994

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico created a trade bloc, reducing trade and investment barriers.

The Yugoslav Wars

1991-2001 (intensifying in the 1990s)

Ethnic conflicts and independence wars followed the breakup of Yugoslavia. The conflicts led to severe human and economic losses, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing.

Invasion of Panama

December 1989 - January 1990

The United States invaded Panama to remove dictator Manuel Noriega, involved in drug trafficking. The Panama Defense Forces were dissolved, and Guillermo Endara became president.

Hong Kong Handover

July 1, 1997

The United Kingdom returned Hong Kong to China under the principle of "one country, two systems," guaranteeing a degree of autonomy for 50 years.