What important things happened in 1990?

1. Nelson Mandela Released: After 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela, the leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, was released from prison on February 11. His release marked a significant step towards the end of apartheid and paved the way for democratic elections in 1994.

2. Reunification of Germany: On October 3, the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) were officially reunified, forming a united Germany. The reunification process marked the end of the post-World War II division of Germany and had far-reaching implications for European politics and security.

3. First Gulf War: The First Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, began on August 2, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. A multinational coalition led by the United States and authorized by the United Nations launched a military operation to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The war ended on February 28, 1991, with Iraq's defeat.

4. Hubble Space Telescope Launched: The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), was launched into orbit on April 24. HST has revolutionized astronomy by providing detailed observations of the universe, leading to numerous scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.

5. Berlin Wall Fell in 1989: While it didn't happen in 1990, the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked a pivotal moment in global politics. The demolition of the wall on November 9 symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany. It triggered a chain of events that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.