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1990s
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Nelson Mandela released
Nelson Mandela, leader of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years on February 11, 1990. -
The Gardner Heist
2 Theives stole 13 pieces of rare artwork valued at approximately $500 million. Within 81 minutes -
Germany Reunited
East and West Germany Reunited. On Oct. 3, 1990, Germany was officially reunified after 45 years of post-war division. -
Magic Johnson tells the public he had aids.
This was a big moment for America, it brought awareness of Aids. -
Michael Jacksons Album Dangerous
Michael Jackson Reinvented pop with his album. -
World Trade Center Bombed
At 12:18 pm EST, a bomb explodes on the second subterranean level of Vista Hotel's public parking garage -
Jurassic park
The movie Jurassic park was released & was a very popular film through out the 90's. -
OJ Simpson Murder Trial start
The O. J. Simpson murder case was a criminal trial held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, in which former National Football League player and actor O. J. Simpson was tried on two counts of murder. -
Air Balloon flight over pacific ocean
50-year-old stockbroker from Chicago flew his balloon over Canada becoming the first person to successfully fly solo across the Pacific Ocean. -
OKC Bombing
a domestic terrorist truck bombing that resulted in 168 deaths -
Heat Wave
A heat wave which led to 739 heat-related deaths in Chicago over a period of five days. -
Dolly the Sheep
the First Cloned Mammal, Is Born -
Super Mario 64
Video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It is the first Super Mario game to utilize three-dimensional graphics. -
Bill Clinton is inaugurated to his second-term
Bill Clinton would take his 2nd presidency in 1997 -
tiger woods wins masters
This was his first masters he followed this with many more victories and broke many records. -
Harry potter first book released
it was a very popular read and was followed by 6 other books. -
Titanic was Released
It was the most expensive film made at that time, with an estimated budget of $200 million. -
President Clinton Impeached
Clinton was impeached on two charges, one of perjury and one of obstruction of justice. -
Columbine
2 teens went on a shooting spree at Columbine high school killing 13 people and injuring more than 20 -
John F. Kennedy, Jr.dies in plane crash
JFK died when the single-engine plane that Kennedy was piloting crashes into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
