1996 (Mar) Amidst Communist Chinese missile tests meant to intimidate Taiwan, the first ever direct popular election for the presidency is held; Lee Teng-hui wins with 54 % of the vote.
民國八十五年三月二十三日，於中共飛彈演習威嚇下，中華民國第一次總統直接民選，李總統以百分之五十四的得票率當選