1990s

Time period	1990 to 1999
Artistic trends	Hip hop • Indie music • Gangsta rap
Economic shifts	Reduction of protectionism • Economic liberalization • Emerging markets • Privatization • Deregulation
Notable figures	Bill Clinton • Bill Gates • Nelson Mandela • Yitzhak Rabin • Slobodan Milošević
Political changes	Ethnic conflicts • Peace accords • Trade agreements
Cultural movements	Grunge • Boy band • Britpop
Historical context	End of Cold War • Fall of Soviet Union • Rise of globalization
Significant events	Gulf War • Los Angeles riots • Oklahoma City bombing
Technological advancements	Personal computers • Internet • Mobile phones • World Wide Web