Historical figures in 1990
The atlas holds 18 people and 60 moments here, in 1990. The most recorded lives are Nelson Mandela, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. Among them Writers, Musicians and Composers and Political Leaders.
Notable people
Nelson Mandela
in 1990
14 moments here
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, lawyer and statesman. Mandela helped lead the African National Congress, co-founded its armed wing,…
Ronald Reagan
in 1990
7 moments here
American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…
George H. W. Bush
in 1990
6 moments here
George Herbert Walker Bush was an American naval aviator, oil executive, congressman, diplomat, director of central intelligence, vice president, and…
Ayrton Senna
in 1990
6 moments here
Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna da Silva was a three-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.…
Mikhail Gorbachev
in 1990
4 moments here
Soviet and Russian politician who led the Soviet Union from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991.…
Raisa Gorbacheva
in 1990
4 moments here
Soviet and Russian activist, philanthropist, lecturer, and public figure; wife of Mikhail Gorbachev.…
Margaret Thatcher
in 1990
3 moments here
British stateswoman Margaret Hilda Thatcher (née Roberts) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, the first woman to hold the…
Diego Maradona
in 1990
3 moments here
Argentine football player and manager Diego Armando Maradona (1960–2020) was a central figure in world football.…
Diana, Princess of Wales
in 1990
2 moments here
Diana Frances Spencer (1961–1997) was Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce in 1996.…
Kurt Cobain
in 1990
2 moments here
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Nirvana. This chronology maps documented residences, recording sessions, performances,…
Prince
in 1990
2 moments here
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, and filmmaker associated with the Minneapolis sound.…
Pope John Paul II
in 1990
1 moment here
Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005), Pope John Paul II from 1978, was a Polish Catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope.…
Mother Teresa
in 1990
1 moment here
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa or Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun.…
Osama bin Laden
in 1990
1 moment here
Saudi-born founder and first emir of al-Qaeda. His documented movements include childhood and education in Saudi Arabia and England; militant…
Freddie Mercury
in 1990
1 moment here
Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…
Rafael Orozco Maestre
in 1990
1 moment here
Colombian vallenato singer and songwriter, co-founder and lead singer of Binomio de Oro with accordionist Israel Romero.…
Robin Williams
in 1990
1 moment here
Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian, born in Chicago and raised in Illinois, Michigan, and California.…
Whitney Houston
in 1990
1 moment here
American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…
Moments
- 1990 Visit to Lenin's Mausoleum Diego Maradona
- 1990 Return to Saudi Arabia Osama bin Laden
- 1990 62nd Academy Awards appearance Robin Williams
- 1990 Brit Awards final stage appearance Freddie Mercury
- 1990 Drug-control summit in Cartagena George H. W. Bush
- 1990 Addresses Cape Town from City Hall Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Arrives in Lusaka Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Released from Victor Verster Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Returns to his Orlando home Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Welcome-home rally at FNB Stadium Nelson Mandela
- 1990 United States Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1990 Official dinner in Yaoundé Diana, Princess of Wales
- 1990 Arista AIDS benefit concert Whitney Houston
- 1990 Smart Studios recording Kurt Cobain
- 1990 Bermuda summit visit Margaret Thatcher
- 1990 Appears at Wembley tribute Nelson Mandela
- 1990 National anthem at Festival Vallenato Rafael Orozco Maestre
- 1990 Dedicates Berlin Wall section Ronald Reagan
- 1990 Monaco Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1990 Visit to Budapest's Museum of Applied Arts Diana, Princess of Wales
- 1990 Opened the Hadley Centre Margaret Thatcher
- 1990 Ottawa stopover Mikhail Gorbachev
- 1990 Washington Summit and Camp David Mikhail Gorbachev
- 1990 Leads talks at Groote Schuur Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Arrives for Washington Summit Raisa Gorbacheva
- 1990 Library of Congress visit Raisa Gorbacheva
- 1990 Minnesota state visit Mikhail Gorbachev
- 1990 Addresses the United Nations Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Addresses the U.S. Congress Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Concludes U.S. tour in Oakland Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Meets President Bush Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Rallies supporters in Los Angeles Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Visits Geneva Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Welcomed in New York Nelson Mandela
- 1990 Nude Tour opening Prince
- 1990 Twin Cities visit Raisa Gorbacheva
- 1990 Wellesley College commencement address Raisa Gorbacheva
- 1990 German Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1990 World Cup final against West Germany Diego Maradona
- 1990 World Cup semi-final against Italy Diego Maradona
- 1990 Belgian Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1990 Nude Tour in Tokyo Prince
- 1990 Italian Grand Prix victory Ayrton Senna
- 1990 Helsinki summit on Persian Gulf crisis George H. W. Bush
- 1990 Helsinki Summit Mikhail Gorbachev
- 1990 Apostolic journey to East Africa Pope John Paul II
- 1990 Addresses Gdańsk shipyard workers Ronald Reagan
- 1990 Addresses Polish Parliament Ronald Reagan
- 1990 Audience with pope at Vatican Ronald Reagan
- 1990 Meets Gorbachev in Moscow Ronald Reagan