Historical events from year 1990. Learn about 806 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1990 or search by date or keyword. The year 1990 marked the end of the cold war and the beginning of a new era.

What happened in the year 1990 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1990. On the political front, the decades-long cold war ended with the collapse of the soviet union, creating a new world order. And while the persian gulf war lasted less than a year, it had an enduring impact. On july 26, 1990, president george h. w. Bush signs the americans with disabilities act (ada), the most sweeping affirmation of rights for the disabled in american history at the time, into law.

And while the persian gulf war lasted less than a year, it had an enduring impact. On july 26, 1990, president george h. w. Bush signs the americans with disabilities act (ada), the most sweeping affirmation of rights for the disabled in american history at the time, into law.