Events in 1995

January 1, 1995

NASA-Boeing Unity Module Contract

NASA formalized a groundbreaking $750 million contract with Boeing Defense & Space Group to construct the Unity Module, the first U.S. component of the International Space Station. This crucial agreement marked a significant milestone in space exploration history.

July 11, 1995

US-Vietnam Diplomatic Normalization

President Bill Clinton formally established diplomatic relations with Vietnam on July 11, 1995, marking a historic turning point in post-Vietnam War relations. This decision ended two decades of hostility and opened new opportunities for economic cooperation and regional stability.