President H. W. Bush gave Iraq the ultimatum that they had 24 hours to get their forces out of Kuwait or face war.
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The movie 'Trainspotting' arrived in UK cinemas.
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The Battle of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas.
US General Eisenhower bid to raise $170 million in aid to help European Jews.