The period covered by this timeline shows evidence of progress, while also indicating areas where more prayer is needed. Standing on the threshold of the Herald's centennial year, one can see that the way ahead includes challenges as well as possibilities for good. The next century of the Herald will inspire humanity to face down the perils with prayer and to maximize the possibilities for good.
• Czech and Russian Herald broadcasts are inaugurated.
• Human Genome Project, designed to map the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, is launched.
