Historical events from year 1990. Learn about 806 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1990 or search by date or keyword.
Significant events like Nelson Mandela's presidency and Princess Diana's death shaped the decade's narrative. The 1990s were a relatively peaceful time of prosperity. Bill Clinton—the first baby boomer to live in the White House as the commander-in-chief—was president for much of the decade.