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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6. Mansfield Market
The market was bustling, full of stalls and shoppers more than 30 years ago. Photo: JPI Media
8. Mansfield Swimming Baths
Mansfield Swimming Baths staff at its closing party - Wendy, Lynn, the late Ian Bagshaw and Keenan. Photo: JPI Media
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