Street protests threaten to topple Milosevic, but he endures. 45 ethnic Albanians slain outside Racak in Kosovo, spurring international peace efforts. It's first time international court has charged sitting head of state with war crimes. For first time, Yugoslavs vote directly for Yugoslav president. Supporters of challenger Vojislav Kostunica declare victory over Milosevic, citing reports from own poll watchers.
Protesters block roads and close mines and shops.
Milosevic turns down offer of Russian mediation. Police fail to break strike at key coal mine. High court invalidates parts of presidential vote, further angering opposition. Mobs rampage through Belgrade, seizing parliament, TV center, police stations. Milosevic's whereabouts unknown.