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1990 was the first year of the 1990s decade. It was a common year that started on a Monday. Many important events happened around the world in 1990, from big political changes to new movies and hit songs.

Major Events of 1990

January Highlights

Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed for safety in January 1990.

February Highlights

March Highlights

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Patricio Aylwin became President of Chile in March 1990.

April Highlights

May Highlights

June Highlights

  • June 12 – The parliament of Russia declared its sovereignty. This meant Russia was taking more control over its own laws.
  • June 21 – A strong earthquake hit Manjil, Iran. It caused the deaths of thousands of people.

July Highlights

Washington National Cathedral Twilight
Washington National Cathedral was finished in September 1990.

August Highlights

Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1990-1003-400, Berlin, deutsche Vereinigung, vor dem Reichstag
Germany was reunited in October 1990.

September Highlights

October Highlights

November Highlights

Thatcher reviews troops
Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister in November 1990.

December Highlights

Famous People Born in 1990

Kristen Stewart Crillon Hotel
Kristen Stewart, born April 9, 1990.
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Soulja Boy, born July 28, 1990.
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Yuna Kim, born September 5, 1990.
Mao Asada 2009 World Championships
Mao Asada, born September 25, 1990.

Famous People Who Passed Away in 1990

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Roman Vishniac (1897-1990).
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Greta Garbo (1905-1990).
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Bruno Kreisky (1911-1990).
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl (1916-1990).

Nobel Prizes in 1990

Reagan and Gorbachev signing
Mikhail Gorbachev (pictured with Ronald Reagan) won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize.

New Books Released in 1990

Popular Movies of 1990

Hit Songs of 1990

Images for kids

See also

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