1990

What Was Happening in 1990

The Cold War thaws as Germany reunites and the world braces for conflict in the Gulf.

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Number 1 Songs in 1990 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Unchained Melody"

The Righteous Brothers

Re-released after featuring in the film Ghost, it became the best-selling single of 1990 in the UK.

US #1

"Hold On"

Wilson Phillips

The debut single from the supergroup of Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the year's biggest hits.

Biggest Films of 1990 — Box Office Hits

Ghost

Box Office: $505 million worldwide

Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, Ghost became the highest-grossing film of 1990. The pottery wheel scene became one of cinema's most iconic moments.

Fashion and Style of 1990

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1990

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1990

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