Feeling Nostalgic for 1990? Use Our Calculator to See How Old You Were and What Happened!

People born in 1990 would be 34 years old today. They've experienced 34 years of significant changes! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, marking a pivotal moment in South African history. The Hubble Space Telescope was launched, providing unprecedented views of the universe.

What Major Happened in 1990?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1990 when you were 34 years old.

  1. Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years.
  2. The Hubble Space Telescope was deployed into orbit.
  3. The reunification of Germany occurred with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  4. The Gulf War began with the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq.
  5. Tim Berners-Lee published the first web page, marking the beginning of the World Wide Web.
  6. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in the United States.
  7. The first McDonald's restaurant opened in Moscow, Russia.
  8. The Human Genome Project was launched.
  9. The first episode of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' aired on television.
  10. The World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.

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