June 1996

Saturday 08:

Panama becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Monday 10:

Peace talks begin in Northern Ireland without Sinn Féin.

Wednesday 12:

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a panel of federal judges blocks a law against indecency on the internet.

Thursday 13:

An 81-day standoff between the Freemen and FBI agents ends with their surrender in Montana.

Saturday 15:

In Manchester, UK, a terrorist bomb injures over 200 people and devastates a large part of the city centre.

Sunday 16:

First round of voting in the Russian presidential election

Tuesday 18:

Ted Kaczynski, suspected of being the Unabomber, is indicted on ten criminals counts.

Saturday 22:

The Quake computer game is released.

Sunday 23:

Clan Knightmare, a Quake gaming clan was formed

Monday 24:

Michael Johnson breaks the world record in the 200 metres with a time of 19.66 seconds

Tuesday 25:

The Khobar Towers bombing leaves 19 U.S. servicemen dead in Saudi Arabia.