Decade - 1990s

Oh, dude, in 1990, Chuck Taylors were like, what, around 25 to 30 bucks? I mean, that's like, pocket change compared to what they go for now. But hey, at least back then you could buy a pair without having to take out a second mortgage, am I right?

The obicitey rate was lower than it is now.

A total of 2,806 witnessed meteorite falls were recorded in 1997.

In 1997, scientists landed an instrument on Mars as part of the Mars Pathfinder mission. The instrument was a rover called Sojourner that explored the Martian surface and conducted experiments.

Yes, the launch and construction of the International Space Station (ISS) began in the late 90s. Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel into space in 1961.

Some of the factors that contributed to environmental improvements in Eastern Europe during the 1990s include the transition to market economies, which led to the closure of highly polluting industries; improved regulation and enforcement of environmental laws; adoption of cleaner technologies; and increased international cooperation and funding for environmental projects.

Yes, the four warmest years of the 20th century were all in the 1990s: 1998, 1997, 1990, and 1995.

The agreement developed in the 1990s to limit greenhouse gas emissions is the Kyoto Protocol. It was adopted in 1997 and aimed to reduce emissions by setting binding targets for industrialized countries.

Two elements discovered in the 1990s are Darmstadtium (Ds) in 1994 and Roentgenium (Rg) in 1994. Both are synthetic elements and are highly radioactive with short half-lives.

No elements were discovered in 1990. Two elements were discovered in 1994. They were Darmstadtium (atomic number 110) and Roentgenium (atomic number 111). Copernicium was discovered in 1996 and Fleroovium was discovered in 1999.

Yes, there were concerns in the 1990s within Slovakia that Hungary might seek to extend its influence or territorial claims into Slovak territory, particularly in light of historical tensions between the two countries. These concerns were rooted in historical disputes and minority rights issues, but ultimately both countries worked to improve relations and resolve differences through diplomacy and international agreements.

As of the 1990s, scientists have proven the existence of five states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and Bose-Einstein condensate.

Eastern China is densely populated due to factors such as fertile land for agriculture, proximity to major cities and economic opportunities, historical urbanization trends, and government policies promoting development in the region. The region's favorable climate and access to water resources also contribute to its high population density.

Sarajevo experienced a continental climate in the 1990s with warm summers and cold winters. However, the region also faced extreme weather conditions due to the war during that period, leading to disruptions in normal climate patterns.

The foreign-born population in the 1990s saw a significant increase, with a rise of about 57% from 1990 to 2000. This growth was driven by factors such as increased immigration levels, changes in immigration policies, and global economic conditions. Additionally, there was a shift in the countries of origin for immigrants, with a rise in Asian and Latin American immigrants compared to European immigrants.

The state with the largest population increase in the 1990s was California. Its population rose by over 4 million people during that decade.

Nunavut is the newest territory in Canada, established on April 1, 1999. It was carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories and is home to a majority Inuit population.

Yugoslavia split apart into several republics in the 1990s. These republics included Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and later Kosovo.