1996

On November 5, 1996, Bill Clinton was re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Republican challenger Bob Dole. Clinton’s victory solidified his second term in office, during which he focused on domestic policies and economic reform.

The Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 19 to August 4, 1996. The games celebrated the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympics and featured notable performances, including the U.S. women’s gymnastics team winning gold.

In July 1996, scientists in Scotland announced the successful cloning of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell. Dolly's creation marked a significant milestone in the field of genetics and biotechnology.