1990
Margaret Thatcher resigned
After eleven years in power, the Prime Minister stood down on 22 November 1990.
1990
The world of 1990
How much of this do you remember — or not?
1990
Italia ’90 and Gazza’s tears
England reached the World Cup semi-final and lost on penalties; a nation discovered it loved football again.
Keep exploring
-
What was the world like when you turned 18? →
The year 2008, through fresh eyes.
-
Things that are younger than you →
From the NHS to the iPhone — how much arrived after you did?
-
Your life in history →
A timeline of your milestones, matched with history.
-
Compare 1990 with 1998 →
Two birth years, side by side. Try it with family.