It was the year that saw Gazza’s tears flow at Italia 90, Iraq invade neighbouring Kuwait and East and West Germany unify to become a single nation.
But what was happening here in Mansfield?
Let's take a look at what our photographers were capturing three decades ago to see who you can recognise and what you remember.
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1. Barrs
Mansfield MP Alan Meale switches on the new bottling line at Barrs. Photo: JPI Media
2. Mansfield Sunday League
Mansfield Sunday League football's presentation in 1990 - did you win any trophies that year? Photo: JPI Media
3. Berry Hill Hall
Berry Hill Hall was sold just prior to this picture being taken and converted into apartments. Photo: JPI Media
4. King Edward Primary School
Did you attend King Edward Primary School in 1990? If so, you might have taken part in this concert. Photo: JPI Media
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