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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9. Mansfield Swimming Baths
The closing party of the old swimming baths, before the building was demolished to make way for the new Water Meadows Swimming & Fitness Complex which opened a year later. Photo: JPI Media
10. Sandy Bank Day Centre
The opening of the Sandy Bank Day Centre, attended by the town's MP Alan Meale. Photo: JPI Media
11. Mansfield Brewery
A table tennis marathon at Mansfield Brewery - did you take part in this? Photo: JPI Media
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