RSHS Class of 1990

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Location: Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia

Retired high school Geography teacher of 35 years. Fascinated by volcanoes, beaches, glaciers, rainforests - the outdoors plus ancient civilisations.

Monday, January 02, 2006

World Events of 1990

General Noriega surrended in Panama.

The Commmunist party lost power in Russia and Yugoslavia.

Nelson Mandela was freed after more than 27 years in prison in South Africa.

The Cold War officially ended with new realtions beginning between the West and Russia.

Iraqui troops invaded Kuwait beginning the first Gulf War.

West and East Germany were reunited.

Unionist Lech Walesa became President of Poland.

The Simpsons and Seinfeld began.

The main movie was Dances with Wolves.

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched.

Muppets creator Jim Henson died.

Actress Greta Garbo died.