1st » The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union.
9th » Stari most, the "old bridge" in Bosnia and Herzegovina named Bosnian Mostar built in 1566, collapses after several days of bombing.
11th » A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C..
12th » The first Ultimate Fighting Championship event, UFC 1, is held in Denver, Colorado.
17th » United States House of Representatives passes resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement after greater authority in trade negotiations was granted to President George H. W. Bush e.g George Bush in 1991.
17th » In Nigeria, Sani Abacha known as General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup.
18th » In the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is approved by the United States House of Representatives named House of Representatives.
18th » In South Africa, 21 political parties approve a new Constitution of South Africa called constitution, expanding voting rights and ending white minority rule.
20th » Savings and loan crisis: The United States Senate Ethics Committee issues a stern censure of California senator Alan Cranston for his "dealings" with savings-and-loan executive Charles Keating.
23rd » Rachel Whiteread wins both the £20,000 Turner Prize award for best British modern artist and the £40,000 K Foundation art award for the worst artist of the year.
30th » American National Football League awards 30th franchise to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
30th » President of the United States or U.S. President Bill Clinton signs the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (the Brady Bill) into law.