The long and controversial murder trial of former football superstar O.J. Simpson ended with a not guilty verdict but Simpson's reputation was forever tarnished.

The United States launched a missile attack against Iraqi targets in retaliation for Iraq's assault on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Iraq.

Nineteen U.S. soldiers were killed when a 5,000 pound truck bomb exploded outside a U.S. Army barracks building. Scores of others were injured, including Saudis and Bangladeshis.