17 July 1998: The funeral of Tsar Nicholas II

On July 17, 1998, Russia buried Tsar Nicholas II and family, 80 years after they were murdered. From the article:

"On 17 July 1998, eighty years to the day after their murder in the cellar of the Ipatiev House at Ekaterinburg, the earthly remains of Emperor Nicholas II, his family, Dr Botkin and the three faithful servants were finally laid to rest in St Petersburg´s Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral. Over fifty members of the Romanov Family and their close relatives traveled to Russia from all corners of the world, from Australia, North and South America and Europe. President Yeltsin announced his presence at the ceremonies as well as many ambassadors, politicians and prominent personalities. From Britain, Prince Michael of Kent and from Germany members of the Oldenburg dynasty, both closely related to the Romanovs."