Did You Know
What Else Happened in 1990?
In the News…
· Margaret Thatcher resigned as British prime minister, after her conservative government introduced a “poll tax” that resulted in riots in British towns and cities.
· Nelson Mandela was freed after spending 27½ years in a South African prison.
· The demolition of the Berlin Wall began and East and West Germany reunited.
In Entertainment…
· Seinfeld premiered on NBC, The Simpsons debuted on Fox, and General Hospital aired its 7000th episode.
· Home Alone was the most popular film, Jurassic Park was the best-selling book, and Cheers (NBC) was the top TV show.
· Driving Miss Daisy won four Oscars, including Best Picture; Murphy Brown (CBS) won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series; Bette Midler’s Wind Beneath My Wings won a Grammy for Song of the Year.
In Stores…
· Potatoes were 89 cents for a five-pound bag, Coca-Cola cost $1.99 for an eight-pack, and eggs were 89 cents a dozen.
· The retail price for a gallon of gas averaged $1.34.
· Game Boys cost $89.97 each
In Sports…
· The San Francisco 49ers were the Super Bowl champs, the Detroit Pistons were the NBA Champions, the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series, and West Germany won the FIFA World Cup.
In Music…
· Several pop hits that came out in 1990 were:
o Phil Collins: Another Day in Paradise
o Michael Bolton: How Am I Supposed to Live Without You
o Janet Jackson: Escapade
o Alannah Myles: Black Velvet
o Madonna: Vogue
o Roxette: It Must Have Been Love
o New Kids on the Block: Step By Step
o Mariah Carey: Vision Of Love
o Bon Jovi: Blaze Of Glory
o Maxi Priest: Close To You
o Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby
o Whitney Houston: I'm Your Baby Tonight
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